gratifying adjective

/ˈgræt.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

/ˈgræt ̬-/ adj

Definition

pleasing and satisfying

[+ to infinitive] It must be very gratifying to see all your children grown up and happy.

/ˈgræt.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ.li/

/ˈgræt ̬-/ adv

The success rate in the exam was gratifyingly high.

(Definition of gratifying adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

something that is very easy to do

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