Galling and Gratifying
Opposite meaning words
Galling
Galling adjective - Hard to accept or bear especially emotionally.
Usage example: losing in the last round of play-offs was galling to our home team
Gratifying is an antonym for galling.
Gratifying
Gratifying adjective - Giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses.
Galling is an antonym for gratifying.
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