gratified (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈɡrætɪfaɪd/
Definition
Feeling pleased and satisfied, often as a result of an achievement or having a desire fulfilled.
Examples
She felt deeply gratified by the positive feedback on her presentation.
The parents were gratified to see their children excelling in school.
He was gratified that his efforts to help the community had made a real difference.
How to Use gratified
- gratified by (prepositional phrase)
- Pleased or satisfied by something. — "The author was gratified by the enthusiastic reviews of her new novel."
- gratified to see/hear/know (collocation)
- Pleased or satisfied upon observing or learning something. — "We were gratified to hear that everyone arrived safely."
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