Gratified Meaning in English
word · lemma: gratify
ˈɡɹætəˌfaɪd
GRAT-uh-fyed
ɡɹˈætɪfˌaɪd
grAT-if-eyed
Definition
Feeling pleased and satisfied, especially because something you wanted or hoped for has happened.
Usage & Nuances
'Gratified' is more formal than 'happy' or 'pleased' and often used in written or polite speech. Common pattern: 'feel gratified', 'was gratified to hear/see/learn'. Not used for trivial pleasure—implies a deeper or earned satisfaction.
Spanish: satisfecho - complacidoPortuguese (BR): satisfeito - contentePortuguese (PT): satisfeito - contenteChinese (Simplified): 感到满足 - 满意Chinese (Traditional): 感到滿足 - 滿意Hindi: संतुष्ट - प्रसन्नArabic: راضٍ - مُسَرّBengali: সন্তুষ্ট - পরিতৃপ্তRussian: удовлетворённыйJapanese: 満足した - 喜ばしいVietnamese: hài lòng - mãn nguyệnKorean: 만족한 - 흐뭇한Turkish: memnun - tatmin olmuşUrdu: مطمئن - خوشحال (گہرا اطمینان)Indonesian: puas - merasa terpuaskan
Example Sentences
She felt gratified by her students' progress.
basic
He was gratified to receive the award.
basic
I am gratified that you liked my idea.
basic
She looked genuinely gratified when everyone applauded her.
natural
I'm quite gratified by how things turned out in the end.
natural
You must feel gratified seeing all your hard work pay off.
natural