gratification

noun

grat·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌgra-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: reward, recompense

monetary gratification for a job well done

especially : gratuity

2

: the act of gratifying : the state of being gratified

the gratification of physical appetites

3

: a source of satisfaction or pleasure

found gratification in getting his novel published

Synonyms of gratification

• enjoyment
• contentment
• satisfaction
• pleasure
• happiness
• content
• delight

Examples of gratification in a Sentence

eating good chocolate gives me a sense of intense gratification

Recent Examples on the Web

In recent years, the concept of instant gratification has become ingrained in culture in numerous ways. —William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025

There's a feeling of instant gratification when turning grimy, dirty panes into crystal clear glass. —Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025

In an age of instant gratification, such devotion to craft is increasingly rare—a reminder that time itself is the secret ingredient behind enduring beauty. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025

What's more, in today’s world of instant gratification and online spending, helping children understand how to create and stick to a budget is more important than ever. —Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see gratify

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing gratification

• self-gratification

Rhymes for gratification

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration