gratification
1. state of being gratified or satisfied (Freq. 3) - dull repetitious work gives no gratification - to my immense gratification he arrived on time • Syn: satisfaction • Derivationally related forms: gratify • Hypernyms: emotional state, spirit • Hyponyms: quality of life, comfort 2. the act or an instance of satisfying (Freq. 1) • Derivationally related forms: gratify • Hypernyms: satisfaction • Hyponyms: satiation, self-gratification, head trip, indulgence, indulging, pampering, humoring, pleasing
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