gratification

noun
UK: /ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The feeling of being pleased or satisfied, or something that causes this feeling.

    1. I felt a sense of gratification after helping my friend.
    2. She derived great gratification from volunteering at the animal shelter.

  2. The act or process of satisfying a need or desire.

    1. Eating the cake was pure gratification for my sweet tooth.
    2. Delayed gratification is an important skill to learn for future success.

Synonyms

pleasure enjoyment contentment delight satisfaction

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gratification" in English means: The feeling of being pleased or satisfied, or something that causes this feeling., The act or process of satisfying a need or desire..

The phonetic transcription of "gratification" is /ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gratification": pleasure, enjoyment, contentment, delight, satisfaction.

Example usage of "gratification": "I felt a sense of gratification after helping my friend.". More examples on the page.