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- Dictionarygratification/ˌɡratɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
noun
- 1. pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire: "a thirst for sexual gratification"
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pleasure or satisfaction, or something which provides this: sexual gratification. instant gratification Some people expect instant gratification (= to get what they want immediately). See. gratify. Fewer examples. Sales of chocolate-covered snacks are up as people seek immediate gratification.
The meaning of GRATIFICATION is reward, recompense; especially : gratuity. How to use gratification in a sentence.
pleasure or satisfaction, or something which provides this: sexual gratification. instant gratification Some people expect instant gratification (= to get what they want immediately). See. gratify. Fewer examples. Sales of chocolate-covered snacks are up as people seek immediate gratification.
Gratification definition: the state of being gratified; great satisfaction.. See examples of GRATIFICATION used in a sentence.
noun. 1. satisfaction, delight, pleasure, joy, thrill, relish, enjoyment, glee, kick or kicks (informal) Eventually they recognised him, much to his gratification.
the state of feeling pleasure when something goes well for you or when your desires are satisfied; something that gives you pleasure synonym satisfaction. sexual gratification. A feed will usually provide instant gratification to a crying baby.
noun. 1. the state of being gratified; great satisfaction. 2. something that gratifies; source of pleasure or satisfaction. 3. the act of gratifying. 4. archaic. a reward, recompense, or gratuity. SYNONYMS 1. pleasure, relish, delight, enjoyment, comfort. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.
noun. state of being gratified or satisfied. “dull repetitious work gives no gratification ” “to my immense gratification he arrived on time” synonyms: satisfaction. see more. quality of life. comfort. emotional state spirit.
to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings: Her praise will gratify all who worked so hard to earn it. humor, as one's desires or appetites. remunerate. Latin grātificāre, equivalent. to grāt (us) pleasing + -i- - i - + -ficāre - fy Middle English gratifien 1350–1400.
Synonyms for GRATIFICATION: enjoyment, contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, happiness, content, delight, joy; Antonyms of GRATIFICATION: dissatisfaction, discontent, unhappiness, misery, sadness, displeasure, sorrow, anguish
