gratify
verb (used with object)
to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings.
has been gratifying
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present perfect progressiveof gratify (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Her dad said watching her come out and transition has been gratifying, because “the smile came back, the light in her eyes came back.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2026
For Kouba, AGU’s response has been gratifying, though she says she’s likely to remain home.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 20, 2023
The initial response has been gratifying to say the least, but it seems unlikely that Fairfax County, one of the wealthier counties in the region, is the only county in the area experiencing food debt.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 20, 2023
The success has been gratifying for Nettles, who committed to Seattle U when Cameron Dollar was the coach.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 4, 2022
Response has been gratifying and we now have approximately $95 toward the tablet.
From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 43rd Annual Meeting Rockport, Indiana, August 25, 26 and 27, 1952 by Northern Nut Growers Association
