gratification (Meaning)
gratification (n)
state of being gratified or satisfied
the act or an instance of satisfying
gratification (n.)
The act of gratifying, or pleasing, either the mind, the taste, or the appetite; as, the gratification of the palate, of the appetites, of the senses, of the desires, of the heart.
That which affords pleasure; satisfaction; enjoyment; fruition: delight.
A reward; a recompense; a gratuity.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gratification
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Antonyms:
- despondency
- melancholy
- irritation
- discontentedness
- fury
- irritation
- anger
- discomfort
- rage
- anger
- gloom
- discontentment
- annoyance
- discontentment
- woe
- gloom
- melancholy
- disturbance
- discomfort
- disturbance
- annoyance
- joylessness
- despondency
- discontentedness
- desolation
- vexation
- dejection
- agitation
- wretchedness
- agitation
- depression
- vexation
- desolation
- distress
- exasperation
- fury
- woe
- aggravation
- distress
- exasperation
- aggravation
- dejection
- depression
- wretchedness
- joylessness
- rage
gratification Sentence Examples
- The immediate gratification of a sugary snack can lead to long-term health consequences.
- The thrill of gambling provides an intense but fleeting gratification.
- Revenge can offer a false sense of gratification that ultimately leaves a bitter aftertaste.
- Indulging in instant gratification often comes at the expense of long-term goals.
- The gratification of winning a lottery can be short-lived and easily overshadowed by the responsibility of managing wealth.
- The gratification of completing a difficult task can boost self-confidence and motivation.
- The pursuit of material possessions can provide temporary gratification but cannot fulfill true happiness.
- The gratification of social media likes can be addictive and can lead to a distorted sense of self-worth.
- Delayed gratification requires self-discipline but ultimately leads to greater fulfillment and satisfaction.
- The gratification of giving back to the community provides a sense of purpose and well-being that surpasses material possessions.
FAQs About the word gratification
state of being gratified or satisfied, the act or an instance of satisfyingThe act of gratifying, or pleasing, either the mind, the taste, or the appetite; as,
enjoyment, contentment, happiness, content, pleasure, delight, satisfaction,joy, delectation, relish
dissatisfaction, displeasure, sadness, unhappiness, discontent, sadness, unhappiness, displeasure, dissatisfaction, sorrow
The immediate gratification of a sugary snack can lead to long-term health consequences.
The thrill of gambling provides an intense but fleeting gratification.
Revenge can offer a false sense of gratification that ultimately leaves a bitter aftertaste.
Indulging in instant gratification often comes at the expense of long-term goals.
