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- [grat-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌgræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /grætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grat-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌgræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of gratification word
- noun gratification the state of being gratified; great satisfaction. 1
- noun gratification something that gratifies; source of pleasure or satisfaction. 1
- noun gratification the act of gratifying. 1
- noun gratification Archaic. a reward, recompense, or gratuity. 1
- noun gratification Pleasure, esp. when gained from the satisfaction of a desire. 1
- noun gratification satisfaction 1
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Origin of gratification
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600, gratification is from the Latin word grātificātiōn- (stem of grātificātiō). See gratify, -ation
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Parts of speech for Gratification
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gratification popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gratification
noun gratification
- pleasure — the state or feeling of being pleased.
- fulfillment — the act or state of fulfilling: to witness the fulfillment of a dream; to achieve fulfillment of one's hopes.
- luxury — a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity: Gold cufflinks were a luxury not allowed for in his budget.
- joy — a female given name.
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
Antonyms for gratification
noun gratification
- dissatisfaction — the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
- sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
- woe — grievous distress, affliction, or trouble: His woe was almost beyond description.
- sadness — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
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