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gratifyingly

[grat-uh-fahy-ing]

gra·ti·fy·ing

[grat-uh-fahy-ing]
adjective
tending to gratify; giving or causing satisfaction; pleasing.

Origin:
1605–15; gratify + -ing2

grat·i·fy·ing·ly, adverb
non·grat·i·fy·ing, adjective
non·grat·i·fy·ing·ly, adverb
un·grat·i·fy·ing, adjective


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Gratifyingly is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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gratifying (ˈɡrætɪˌfaɪɪŋ)
 
adj
giving one satisfaction or pleasure
 
gratifyingly
 
adv

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