Meaning & Definition of Gratified in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Feeling pleased or satisfied, especially after having desires or needs met.

  Example Sentence: She was gratified by the positive feedback she received from her supervisor.

• Definition: To give pleasure or satisfaction to someone.

  Example Sentence: His success in the competition gratified his parents.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the Latin word 'gratificare', meaning to please or show favor.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• gratified to know: Pleased to receive information or news.
• gratified with the results: Satisfied or pleased with the outcome of a situation.
• feel gratified: To experience a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction.

Translations

• Spanish: gratificado

• French: satisfait

• German: erfüllt

• Russian: удовлетворённый

Related Words

• gratify: To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.

• gratification: The state of being gratified; pleasure or satisfaction.

Slang Meanings of gratified

• Meaning: Chilled

  Example Sentence: After finishing her work, she felt chilled knowing everything was complete.

• Meaning: Stoked

  Example Sentence: He was stoked about his promotion; it really gratified him.