noun
Uncommon
gratification
gra-tih-fih-KAY-shuhn
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.”
noun
1
A feeling of pleasure or satisfaction, especially from getting what one wants.
"To my gratification he told me I could reënter the institution, and that he would trust me to pay the debt when I could."
— , Helping Others (1900)
"He felt a quiet gratification watching his students succeed."
"Instant gratification is easy to chase but hard to sustain."
How to use gratification
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe pleasure or satisfaction you feel when a want or need is met.
Common pairings
instant gratification
a sense of gratification
delayed gratification
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Word forms
- Plural
- gratifications
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Etymology
From Latin grātificātiō, from grātificārī ("to do a favor, to please"), from grātus ("pleasing").
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Rhymes for gratification
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ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
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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.
