gratifyingly

/ˈɡrætɪfaɪɪŋli/
adverb
  1. In a way that gives pleasure or satisfaction.
    • She smiled gratifyingly when she heard the applause.
    • The project ended gratifyingly well, exceeding all expectations.
    • The results came back gratifyingly quickly, saving us a lot of time.
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