Gratifying and Lamentable
Opposite meaning words
Gratifying
Gratifying adjective - Giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses.
Usage example: a spectacular film that is gratifying to both the mind and the eyes
Lamentable is an antonym for gratifying.
Lamentable
Lamentable adjective - Of a kind to cause great distress.
Usage example: it's a lamentable situation, but I don't see how it can be fixed
Gratifying is an antonym for lamentable.
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