Gratifying as a verb is to please. while Pleasant as an adjective is giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To please.

Example sentence: Making the Hall of Fame, would it be something that's gratifying because of what I've sacrificed? Sure. Baseball has been a big part of our lives. We've sacrificed our bodies. It's the way we made our living.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.

Example sentence: Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome.

We hope you now know whether to use Gratifying or Pleasant in your sentence.