Gratifying
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.
Pleasant
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.