1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
I am deeply gratified that you'll be able to come to the wedding
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2
as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
a good meal eaten in excellent company is enough to keep me gratified for some time
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1
as in pleased
to give in to (a desire)
just gratify this one whim of mine
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2
as in warmed
to give satisfaction to
your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratified
Adjective
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The reunion has gained over 5 million views on TikTok as people delighted in seeing the pair reunited, and now four years later their antics are shared across their own TikTok and Instagram accounts.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025 -
Ninja: Those who want to honor Dad’s grilling hobbies and do their Father’s Day shopping early will be delighted to hear about Ninja’s 15-percent-off discounts on select grills plus 10 percent off parts and accessories, with the promo code OUTDOOR15.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Just three years ago, 81% of Americans were satisfied with their freedom.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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With the right strategy, organizations can foster a high-performing, satisfied workforce.—
Smiti Bhatt Deorah,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Shore likes to use Canadian bacon for recipes that call for subtle smoke, where the lean meat is rolled or layered with a richer substance like béchamel or hollandaise and gently warmed.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2024
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Water vapor helps trap heat and could also have warmed the planet.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But the upcoming project isn't the only thing Raine is glad about these days.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Some older fans will look at me and be glad that Meredith is also coming back.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Read More About: Cannes France pierre branco Studio TF1 Subscribe to Deadline Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Courtney Williams is still in her bag and still happy to be a dog.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Parents of college students who are home for the holidays are thrilled.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
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That's new, and not everyone is thrilled about it.—
John Tufts,
The Courier-Journal,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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So thankful to be blessed with such amazing people in my life.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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There’s a lot of work ahead for the team, but Angelo is thankful for the years working with Trabbocchi and said the partnership ended cordially.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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“Gratified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratified. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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