adv
Meaning 1
In a manner that gratifies.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- The performance was gratifyingly well-attended.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
gratifyingly
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adverb
Meaning 2
in a gratifying manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the performance was at a gratifyingly high level
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: satisfyingly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English gratifying Middle English -ly English -ly English gratifyingly From gratifying + -ly.