单词 | gratifying |
释义 | ˈgratifying, ppl. a. [-ing2.] That gratifies; affording pleasure, pleasing, satisfying.
1611Florio, Gratifico, gratifying. a1617Bayne On Eph. (1658) 68 Wee come from that gratifying Mother, child-bearing grace, to that grace which is freely given to us. 1794Mathias Purs. Lit. (1798) 393 Dr. W's criticisms..are often very just, curious, and gratifying. 1847James Convict i, I have something to propose which I think will be gratifying to you. 1849Macaulay Hist. Eng. ii. I. 269 Beyond his reign there was the gratifying prospect of a long series of Protestant sovereigns. Hence ˈgratifyingly adv.
1822Examiner 428/1 Sportsmen..will..be most gratifyingly attracted by this beauty. 1831Carlyle Sart. Res. ii. x, Fruits of my unseen sowing gratifyingly meet me here and there. |

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