gratification

[ grat-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]
/ ˌgræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
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noun

the state of being gratified; great satisfaction.
something that gratifies; source of pleasure or satisfaction.
the act of gratifying.
Archaic. a reward, recompense, or gratuity.

Origin of gratification

First recorded in 1590–1600, gratification is from the Latin word grātificātiōn- (stem of grātificātiō). See gratify, -ation

OTHER WORDS FROM gratification

non·grat·i·fi·ca·tion, noun o·ver·grat·i·fi·ca·tion, noun pre·grat·i·fi·ca·tion, noun su·per·grat·i·fi·ca·tion, noun

Words nearby gratification

grateful, grater, gratiae, gratian, graticule, gratification, gratify, gratifying, gratin, gratinate, gratinated

Words related to gratification

enjoyment, pleasure, fulfillment, luxury, joy, indulgence, thrill, glee, fruition, delight, recompense, hit, reward, relish, regalement

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British Dictionary definitions for gratification

gratification
/ (ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) /

noun

the act of gratifying or the state of being gratified
something that gratifies
an obsolete word for gratuity