1
[ noun ] state of being gratified; great satisfaction

Synonyms

satisfaction

Examples

: "dull repetitious work gives no gratification" "to my immense gratification he arrived on time"

Used in print

(The Dallas Morning News,...)

Meek expressed particular gratification at the defensive performances of end Happy_Nelson and halfback Billy_Gannon .

Related terms

emotional_state quality_of_life satisfy

2
[ noun ] the act or an instance of gratifying or satisfying

Used in print

(Robert E. Lane, The Liberties of Wit: Humanism, Critici...)

In B._M._Spinley 's portrayal of the underprivileged and undereducated youth of London , a salient finding was the inability to postpone gratification , a need to satisfy impulses immediately without the pleasure of anticipation or of savoring the experience .

Related terms

satisfaction pleasing self-gratification satiation indulgence satisfy

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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