English noun: gratification | |||
1. | gratification (state) state of being gratified or satisfied | ||
Samples | Dull repetitious work gives no gratification. To my immense gratification he arrived on time. | ||
Synonyms | satisfaction | ||
Broader (hypernym) | emotional state, spirit | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | comfort, quality of life | ||
2. | gratification (act) the act or an instance of satisfying | ||
Broader (hypernym) | satisfaction | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | head trip, humoring, indulgence, indulging, pampering, pleasing, satiation, self-gratification | ||