to give
I was gratified that the supervisors recognized my effort to keep the customers smiling.
The chef was very gratified, when a diner in the restaurant complimented him on his speciality dish.
her victorious action gratified all peaple
My sister is gratifying to meet K-pop singers, but she never has a chance.
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Gratified and gratifying are both adjectives related to the word gratify. For instance, She was gratified that he put up the Christmas tree so willingly.
Synonyms for the verb 'pleased' are delighted, gratified, indulged, satisfied. Synonyms for the adjective 'pleased' are appreciative, gratified, contented, satisfied.
If a person is "self gratifying," it usually means he/she masturbates.
* fulfilled * gratified * satiated * contented