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gratification

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɡrætəfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · UK /ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gratification means: A feeling of pleasure or happiness because you have received or achieved something you wanted.

noun

PLEASUREC1

A feeling of pleasure or happiness because you have received or achieved something you wanted.

  • Helping others gives her gratification.
  • He felt great gratification when his plan succeeded.
  • Learning to wait means accepting delayed gratification.

Similar words: satisfaction, pleasure

Opposites: dissatisfaction

Common phrases: instant gratification, delayed gratification, personal gratification

SOURCE OF PLEASUREC2

Something that gives you pleasure or satisfies a desire.

  • Music was his greatest gratification.
  • She gave up several small gratifications to save money.
  • These simple gratifications made their difficult lives more pleasant.

Similar words: pleasure, delight

Common phrases: small gratification, sensory gratification

Questions about gratification

What does gratification mean?

A feeling of pleasure or happiness because you have received or achieved something you wanted.

What is gratification in other languages?

Türkçe: tatmin · Español: satisfacción · Français: satisfaction · Deutsch: Befriedigung · Italiano: soddisfazione · 日本語: 満足

How do you pronounce gratification?

In American English /ˌɡrætəfɪˈkeɪʃən/; in British English /ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/.

How do you use gratification in a sentence?

Helping others gives her gratification. He felt great gratification when his plan succeeded.

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