Word
gratified
Phoneticsgrat·i·fied, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɹætəˌfaɪd/
UK/ɡɹˈætɪfˌaɪd/
Definition
adj. feeling pleased and thankful because something good happened or someone did something kind for you.
adj. feeling pleasure or satisfaction in response to something done, given, or said. Often follows a linking verb such as feel and takes 'by', 'that', or 'to'-clause complements.
Examples
“She feels gratified by the kind messages.”
“The teacher feels gratified when former students return to thank her for her help.”
“He felt deeply gratified to learn that his quiet donations had kept the neighbourhood library open through its hardest year.”
Examples
simple
“She feels gratified by the kind messages.”
contextual
“The teacher feels gratified when former students return to thank her for her help.”
complex
“He felt deeply gratified to learn that his quiet donations had kept the neighbourhood library open through its hardest year.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “gratified” in context.
Verb
01. feel gratified
“I felt gratified that my efforts had been recognised.”
verb + adj
02. gratified at response
“We were gratified at response to the charity concert.”
adj + prep + noun
03. gratified by support
“They were gratified by support from the local community.”
adj + prep + noun
04. gratified to hear
“She was gratified to hear her work was appreciated.”
adj + to + verb
05. gratified to learn
“I was gratified to learn that the project had been approved.”
adj + to + verb
Adjective
06. deeply gratified
“We were deeply gratified by the generous response to our appeal.”
adv + adj
Noun
07. gratified expression
“A gratified expression crossed her face at the news.”
adj + noun
08. gratified smile
“He gave a gratified smile when his name was announced.”
adj + noun
09. be deeply gratified by support
“We are deeply gratified by support from our sponsors.”
10. be gratified by kind words
“He was gratified by kind words from his former teacher.”
11. be gratified to hear that
“She was gratified to hear that all pupils had passed.”
12. feel truly gratified to learn
“I felt truly gratified to learn my proposal was accepted.”
Usage
Typically follows a linking verb; complements with 'by' + noun/gerund, a 'that'-clause, or a 'to'-infinitive.
Real-World Examples
“Rogoff in a statement after the ruling said he is "gratified that the district court recognized the importance of following the Constitution and following the law.” “A Diageo spokesperson said the company is 'gratified that the court rejected plaintiffs' adulteration allegations in their entirety.” “Roberta Kaplan, a lawyer for Carroll, said in a statement: “E. Jean Carroll and I are gratified by today's decision.” “U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Vincent Papalia approved the sale at a court hearing in Newark, New Jersey, saying that he was "gratified" to see a bidder emerge that would preserve Bed Bath & Beyond's brand.” Synonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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