gratified

• Beschreibt das Gefühl von Freude und Zufriedenheit, oft weil ein Wunsch erfüllt oder etwas Erwünschtes erreicht wurde; auch das Gefühl, geschmeichelt oder anerkannt zu werden.

Describes a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction, often because something desired has been achieved or received.

1. Pleased or satisfiedB2formal

   Feeling pleasure and satisfaction because of something that has happened.

   Erfreut und zufrieden

   • She was gratified by the positive feedback from her boss.
   • He felt gratified that his hard work had finally paid off.
   • The teacher was gratified to see her students succeed.

   Synonymeappreciativecontenteddelightedgladhappypleasedsatisfiedthankful

   Antonymediscontenteddispleaseddissatisfiedunhappyunsatisfied

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemandem Freude oder Befriedigung zu bereiten oder ein Verlangen, einen Wunsch zu erfüllen.

A verb meaning to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone, or to fulfill a desire or need.

1. Give pleasure or satisfactionB2formal

   To give someone pleasure or satisfaction, often by fulfilling a desire or need.

   Vergnügen bereiten

   • The good news gratified her immensely.
   • He was gratified by the warm reception he received.
   • It gratifies me to see my students succeed.

   Synonymedelightfulfillgladdenindulgepleasesatisfy

   Antonymeannoydispleasedissatisfyfrustrateirritateoffendvex

2. Indulge or satisfy a desireB2formal

   To satisfy a desire, whim, or appetite, often in a self-indulgent way.

   Ein Verlangen befriedigen

   • She gratified her curiosity by reading the secret letter.
   • He gratified his hunger with a large meal.
   • They gratified their thirst for adventure by traveling the world.

   Synonymeappeasefulfillhumorindulgepleasesatisfy

   Antonymecurbdenydisappointdissatisfyfrustraterefuserestrainthwartwithhold