" gratifying "

1: giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses;

  * e.g., " ... a spectacular film that is gratifying to both the mind and the eyes "

•  Synonyms : 

•  agreeable,

•  blessed,

•  congenial,

•  darling,

•  delectable,

•  delicious,

•  delightful,

•  delightsome,

•  dreamy,

•  dulcet,

•  enjoyable,

•  felicitous,

•  good,

•  grateful,

•  heavenly,

•  jolly,

•  luscious,

•  nice,

•  palatable,

•  pleasant,

•  pleasing,

•  pleasurable,

•  pretty,

•  satisfying,

•  savory,

•  sweet,

•  tasty,

•  welcome

•  Antonyms : 

•  disagreeable,

•  pleasureless,

•  unpalatable,

•  unpleasant,

•  unwelcome

2: making one feel good inside;

  * e.g., " ... your warm welcome sure is gratifying to this tired soul "

•  Synonyms : 

•  cheering,

•  comforting,

•  encouraging,

•  fulfilling,

•  gladdening,

•  heartening,

•  heartwarming,

•  rewarding,

•  satisfying

•  Antonyms : 

•  demoralizing,

•  depressing,

•  discouraging,

•  disheartening,

•  dispiriting

1: to give in to (a desire);

  * e.g., " ... just gratify this one whim of mine "

•  Synonyms : 

•  catering (to),

•  humoring,

•  indulging

•  Antonyms : 

•  displeasing

2: to give satisfaction to;

  * e.g., " ... your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother "

•  Synonyms : 

•  agreeing (with),

•  contenting,

•  delighting,

•  feasting,

•  gassing,

•  gladdening,

•  gladding,

•  pleasing,

•  pleasuring,

•  rejoicing,

•  satisfying,

•  suiting,

•  warming

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

1: to give in to (a desire);

  * e.g., " ... just gratify this one whim of mine "

•  Synonyms : 

•  cater (to),

•  humor,

•  indulge

•  Antonyms : 

•  displease

2: to give satisfaction to;

  * e.g., " ... your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother "

•  Synonyms : 

•  agree (with),

•  content,

•  delight,

•  feast,

•  gas,

•  glad,

•  gladden,

•  please,

•  pleasure,

•  rejoice,

•  satisfy,

•  suit,

•  warm

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)