Gratification (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act or an instance of satisfying.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The smell of freshly baked cookies provided instant gratification for her sweet tooth.
- He felt a sense of gratification after completing the difficult project on time.
- The charity's volunteers experienced immense gratification from seeing the positive impact of their work.
- Eating a whole pizza by herself was a guilty pleasure that brought her temporary gratification.
- The artist's gratification came from seeing her paintings displayed in a prestigious gallery.
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Meaning 2
State of being gratified or satisfied; "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The feeling of accomplishment gave her immense gratification after completing the difficult project.
- The new employee found no gratification in the mundane tasks assigned to him.
- The charity worker felt a deep sense of gratification knowing that her efforts were making a difference.
- The artist's gratification came from seeing her paintings bring joy to others.
- The teacher's gratification was evident when her students finally grasped the complex concept.