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Gratified

/ˈɡrætɪfaɪd/adjective / past participle of gratify
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Feeling pleased and satisfied, typically because a desire, expectation, or need has been fulfilled. The term often carries a nuance of quiet validation or relief rather than exuberant joy, suggesting a sense of emotional completion that can range from simple contentment to deeper personal affirmation in modern usage.

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