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gratifyingly

/ˈɡɹæt.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ.li/
grat · i · fy · ing · ly
Adjective:gratifying
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• adverb

1

In a manner or to a degree that gives pleasure, satisfaction, or a sense of reward.

Example

"The community restoration project was gratifyingly successful, drawing volunteers from every neighborhood."

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• Nearby Words

gratification
gratify
gratifying
gratifyingly
gratin
grating
gratingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the participial adjective gratifying plus the adverbial suffix -ly; the root verb gratify derives via Middle French from Latin gratificari ('to do a favor to, oblige'), from gratus ('pleasing, thankful').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gratifyingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gratifyingly
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