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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.
1. : reward, recompense. monetary gratification for a job well done. especially : gratuity. 2. : the act of gratifying : the state of being gratified. the gratification of physical appetites. 3. : a source of satisfaction or pleasure. found gratification in getting his novel published. Synonyms. contentedness. contentment. delectation. delight.
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.
act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite. 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.
1. To please or satisfy: My good grades gratify my parents. See Synonyms at please. 2. To give in to (a desire); indulge: He gratified his curiosity by going to the exhibit. 3. Archaic To reward. [Middle English gratifien, to favor, from Latin grātificārī : grātus, pleasing; see g w erə- in Indo-European roots + -ficārī, -fy.]
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.
Similar definitions. The act of gratifying, or pleasing, either the mind, the taste, or the appetite; as, the gratification of the palate, of the appetites, of the senses, of the desires, of the heart. Wiktionary. That which affords pleasure; satisfaction; enjoyment; fruition: delight. Wiktionary.
1. a gratifying or being gratified. [...] 2. something that gratifies; cause for satisfaction. [...] 3. Archaic. reward or recompense for services or benefits. [...] More. Synonyms of 'gratification' • satisfaction, delight, pleasure, joy [...] • indulgence, satisfaction, fulfilment [...] More.
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.
