gratification

Pronunciation: /ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun state of being gratified or satisfied
  2. noun the act or an instance of satisfying

Etymology

From Latin grātificātiō either directly or through Middle French gratification, from Latin grātificō (“to do a favor to, oblige, please, gratify”), from grātus (“kind, pleasing”) + faciō (“to make”).

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Synonyms

satisfaction

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
emotional state
Narrower (hyponyms)
quality of life, comfort

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