gratifying (adj) - making pleased or satisfied; delightful [grat-uh-fahy-ing]
BREAKDOWN: GRAT- (pleasing) + -FY (make) + -ING (process)
to gratify means to please or satisfy
gratification is the act of pleasing or the feeling of pleasure; satisfaction; recompense
“The pursuit of excellence is gratifying and healthy. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic, and a terrible waste of time.” —Edwin Bliss