gratification
Gratification (noun) means a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction, especially from getting what one wants. Example: “He felt a quiet gratification watching his students succeed.”
How to use gratification
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe pleasure or satisfaction you feel when a want or need is met.
Word forms
gratifications plural
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He felt a quiet _____ watching his students succeed.
Etymology
From Latin grātificātiō, from grātificārī ("to do a favor, to please"), from grātus ("pleasing").
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Rhymes for gratification
Frequently asked questions
What does “gratification” mean?
The word “gratification” means a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction, especially from getting what one wants. In plain terms, the pleasure or satisfaction you feel when a want or need is met.
How do you pronounce “gratification”?
“Gratification” is pronounced gra-tih-fih-KAY-shuhn (/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “gratification” in a sentence?
Here is “gratification” used in a sentence: “He felt a quiet gratification watching his students succeed.”
What part of speech is “gratification”?
“Gratification” is a noun.
Where does the word “gratification” come from?
The word “gratification” comes from Latin. From Latin grātificātiō, from grātificārī ("to do a favor, to please"), from grātus ("pleasing").
Is “gratification” a common word?
“Gratification” is an uncommon word in modern English.