gratified — feeling pleasure and satisfaction because of something that has happened or something you have achieved
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling pleasure and satisfaction because of something that has happened or something you have achieved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrætɪfaɪd/
Example Sentences
- The chef was gratified when the food critic gave his restaurant five stars, especially since the critic was known for being impossible to please.
- My cat seemed gratified when I finally understood that his meowing meant 'open the treat cabinet immediately, human servant.'
- The teacher felt gratified to see her former student become a successful doctor.
gratified
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡrætɪfaɪd/]
feeling pleasure and satisfaction because of something that has happened or something you have achieved
The grandmother felt gratified when her grandson finished every bite of her stew.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin gratificari, a combination of gratus (pleasing, grateful) and facere (to make or do). The word originally meant 'to make pleased' and evolved to denote the satisfaction of desires or the pleasure derived from fulfilling wishes.
Breakdown
gratus (pleasing, grateful) + facere (to make, to do) = gratificari (to make pleased); the English past participle gratified preserves this sense of having achieved satisfaction or pleasure.
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📝Examples
“The chef was gratified when the food critic gave his restaurant five stars, especially since the critic was known for being impossible to please.”
“My cat seemed gratified when I finally understood that his meowing meant 'open the treat cabinet immediately, human servant.'”
“The teacher felt gratified to see her former student become a successful doctor.”
“I was gratified to discover that my phone's battery lasted all day, unlike my patience during Monday morning meetings.”
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