gratification
noun/ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
/ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
[uncountable, countable] (formal)- the state of feeling pleasure when something goes well for you or when your desires are satisfied; something that gives you pleasure synonym satisfaction
- sexual gratification
- A feed will usually provide instant gratification to a crying baby.
- Much to my gratification, my work got a special mention in her speech.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryGratification is used after these nouns:- ego
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