Gratifying and Sad

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

Sad is an antonym for gratifying.

Sad

Sad adjective - Feeling unhappiness.

Gratifying is an antonym for sad.

Nearby Words: sadness, sadly
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