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View usage for: gratification in British English (ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) noun1. the act of gratifying or the state of being gratified 2. something that gratifies 3. an obsolete word for gratuity gratification in American English (ˌgrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) noun1. a gratifying or being gratified 2. something that gratifies; cause for satisfaction 3. Archaic reward or recompense for services or benefits Examples of 'gratification' in a sentencegratification It was an early schooling in delayed gratification.He belongs to a generation that gets bored easily and has no interest in delayed gratification.Resist the urge for instant gratification.It's the instant gratification we find so hard to avoid.They are now looking for something more substantial than instant gratification.The problem is one with delayed gratification.What you have is a tiny hymn to the joys of deferred gratification.That instant gratification will appeal to the younger generations.This requires a philosophy of deferred gratification.Many teachers prefer to stick to the instant gratification of rap.City now stand for instant gratification.The real objective is to teach them delayed gratification, that key trait for adult success.It's in sharp contrast to the instant gratification of our lives today.That is not sacrifice; it is delayed gratification.Here was the delayed gratification of Test cricket at its best.I understood the concept of deferred gratification.As a way of life, capitalists defer gratification by investing today with the hope of a return tomorrow.We have to learn again to defer gratification, and put deeper draughts of joy ahead of instant hits of pleasure.I think he prefers deferred gratification.A lack of deferred gratification, too. Synonyms of 'gratification'satisfaction, delight, pleasure, joy indulgence, satisfaction, fulfilment More Synonyms of gratification Eventually they recognized him, much to his gratification. Synonyms thrill relish kick or kicks (informal) Opposites pain , disappointment , frustration , sorrow , dissatisfaction the gratification of his every whim Synonyms Opposites control , discipline , frustration , restraint , denial Additional synonymsDefinition extreme pleasure To my delight, the plan worked perfectly. Synonyms pleasure, joy, satisfaction, comfort, happiness, ecstasy, enjoyment, bliss, felicity, glee, gratification, rapture, gladnessShe ate with great enjoyment. Synonyms pleasure, liking, fun, delight, entertainment, joy, satisfaction, happiness, relish, recreation, amusement, indulgence, diversion, zest, gratification, gusto, gladness, delectation (formal), beer and skittles (informal) Definition great merriment or joy, esp. caused by the misfortune of another person His victory was greeted with glee. Synonyms delight, joy, triumph, exuberance, elation, exhilaration, mirth, hilarity, merriment, exultation, gladness, joyfulness, joyousness Nearby words ofgratification - grate
- grate on someone or grate on someone's nerves
- grateful
- gratification
- gratify
- grating
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