Gratification

Quick meaning: Gratification is a noun meaning The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.

Meaning

The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.

More Meanings

1. A gratuity; a reward.
2. (uncountable) A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.

Example Sentences

gratification of the heart gratification of the palate

To my gratification he told me I could reënter the institution, and that he would trust me to pay the debt when I could.

I will tell you all my faults frankly beforehand. I am very vain, for I cultivate my vanity on a principle, and cannot understand why we should neglect such a source of gratification.

Many of the so-called rites of these secret societies were so patently ridiculous, that it is quite obvious that they were merely an excuse for men and women to indulge in sex-play and lustful gratification, frequently of an abnormal kind.

Word Forms

• gratifications

Synonyms for gratification

Depending on context, synonyms include gladness, enjoyment, fruition, satisfaction.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include satisfaction, pleasure, contentment, fun, comfort, appreciation.

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