gratifying

/ˈɡrætɪfaɪɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡrætɪfaɪɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgra-tə-ˌfī-iŋ/ (ame, mw)

gratifying — adjective

  • gratifyingpositive
  • more gratifyingcomparative
  • most gratifyingsuperlative

1. describes something that brings a deep, warm sense of pleasure or reward, usuall

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describes something that brings a deep, warm sense of pleasure or reward, usually because effort has paid off or a wish has been met — for example, a thank-you note from a former student, or finally fitting back into old jeans after months of training.

例句

Valentina found it gratifying to see her students win the science fair after months of practice.

find it gratifying + to-infinitive

It was gratifying that so many neighbours showed up to help clear the storm damage.

it is gratifying + that-clause

同義詞
  • rewarding

    emphasises long-term value of effort; gratifying focuses on the warm emotional payoff

  • satisfying

    broader and more everyday; gratifying carries an extra note of pride or vindication

  • pleasing

    milder and more neutral; gratifying implies a deeper, earned pleasure

反義詞

文法句型

it is gratifying + to-infinitive

it is gratifying + that-clause

用法筆記

Often used about rewards that follow effort or patience, not casual everyday pleasures. Frequently appears in the patterns 'find it gratifying to + verb' and 'it is gratifying that + clause'; the bare attributive use (a gratifying meal) is less common and slightly more formal.

常見錯誤

❌I am gratifying with the result.
✅I am gratified by the result.
💡the -ing form describes the thing that pleases, while -ed describes how you feel.
❌The cake was gratifying my hunger.
✅The cake satisfied my hunger.
💡'gratifying' is not used as a present participle of an active verb in everyday English; it's an adjective.