gratified

• Décrit un sentiment de plaisir et de satisfaction, souvent parce que ce qui était désiré a été atteint ou obtenu.

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.

   satisfait et comblé

   • 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.

   Synonymesappreciativecontenteddelightedgladhappypleasedsatisfiedthankful

   Antonymesdiscontenteddispleaseddissatisfiedunhappyunsatisfied

• Verbe signifiant procurer du plaisir ou de la satisfaction à quelqu'un, ou satisfaire un désir ou un besoin.

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.

   Combler de plaisir ou de satisfaction

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

   Synonymesdelightfulfillgladdenindulgepleasesatisfy

   Antonymesannoydispleasedissatisfyfrustrateirritateoffendvex

2. Indulge or satisfy a desireB2formal

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

   Satisfaire un désir

   • 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.

   Synonymesappeasefulfillhumorindulgepleasesatisfy

   Antonymescurbdenydisappointdissatisfyfrustraterefuserestrainthwartwithhold