gratification
Translation
satisfaction, pleasure, fulfillment
Examples
He gets instant gratification from video games.
He gets instant gratification from video games.
The job offers little financial gratification.
The job offers little financial gratification.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) gratification a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction. He gets instant gratification from video games.
Similar Words
Synonyms: satisfaction, pleasure, fulfillment; Antonyms: dissatisfaction
Etymology
From Latin 'gratus' (pleasing) + 'facere' (to make), meaning 'to make pleasing'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'great satisfaction' to remember the meaning.