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- DictionaryGrat·i·fi·ca·tion/ˌɡradəfəˈkāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire: "a thirst for sexual gratification"
noun. the state of being gratified; great satisfaction. Synonyms: comfort, enjoyment, delight, relish, pleasure. something that gratifies; source of pleasure or satisfaction. the act of gratifying. gratifying. Archaic. a reward, recompense, or gratuity.
The word comes from the Latin gratificari, meaning “give or do as a favor,” and a deeper root is gratus, which means “pleasing, thankful.”. Doing a favor for someone is a surefire ways to create a sense of gratification, both for them and for yourself, being such a kind, giving person. Definitions of gratification. noun.
gratification. the state of feeling pleasure when something goes well for you or when your desires are satisfied; something that gives you pleasure synonym satisfaction. A feed will usually provide instant gratification to a crying baby.
1. satisfaction, delight, pleasure, joy, thrill, relish, enjoyment, glee, kick or kicks (informal) Eventually they recognised him, much to his gratification. satisfaction pain, disappointment, frustration, sorrow, dissatisfaction. 2. indulgence, satisfaction, fulfilment the gratification of his every whim.
5 days ago · gratification in American English. (ˌɡrætəfɪˈkeiʃən) 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.
Gratification Definition. gratifikāzhən. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Filter. noun. A gratifying or being gratified. Webster's New World. Something that gratifies; cause for satisfaction. Webster's New World. Reward or recompense for services or benefits. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings: Her praise will gratify all who worked so hard to earn it. to satisfy; indulge; humor, as one's desires or appetites. [ Obs.]to reward; remunerate. Latin grātificāre, equivalent. to grāt ( us) pleasing + -i- - i - + -ficāre - fy.
