gratified
Feeling warmly content
Gratified means pleased or satisfied, especially when a desire or expectation has been fulfilled.
The word carries a formal, measured tone—less effusive than delighted, more dignified than happy: I was gratified to learn that my work had made a difference.
It often implies that satisfaction was earned or deserved rather than simply received.
Having enough, wanting nothing
- contentWhat something contains
- pleasedFeeling satisfaction or joy
- delightedFeeling great pleasure
- gladPleased or willing
happy · fulfilled · contented · cheerful · reassured · relieved · comforted · cheered
Highly skilled, expert
- achievedSuccessfully completed a goal
- successfulHaving achieved one's aims
- triumphantJoyfully victorious
- validatedConfirmed as true or acceptable
vindicated · rewarded · recognized · esteemed · respected · admired · applauded · acclaimed
satisfied
Having enough, wanting nothing
glad · happy · fulfilled · contented · cheerful · reassured · relieved · comforted · cheered · warm
accomplished
Highly skilled, expert
- achievedSuccessfully completed a goal
- successfulHaving achieved one's aims
- triumphantJoyfully victorious
validated · vindicated · rewarded · recognized · esteemed · respected · admired · applauded · acclaimed · celebrated
appreciative
Feeling or showing gratitude
beholden · touched · moved · honored · humbled · acknowledged · recognized · valued · blessed
pampered
Lavished with indulgence
accommodated · obliged · treated · lavished · doted · satisfied · sated · indulgent · self-satisfied · smug
gratifieddissatisfied
Unhappy with results
unsatisfied · ungratified · disappointed · unfulfilled · discontented
gratifieddispleased
Mildly angry or annoyed
unhappy · sad · dejected · crestfallen · dismayed
- instant gratificationSatisfaction without delay
- immediate gratificationDesire for quick pleasure
- delayed gratificationPostponing pleasure for benefit