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

There will be no room for instant gratification here. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026

Each and every chocolate mushroom from Alice was specifically designed with immediate gratification and long term benefits in mind. —Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026

The streamings wars brought about new players, but also consumer expectations of instant gratification. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026

Some people look at it, at it as this means of sort of, narcissistic ego gratification. —Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2026

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