Gratification

Definitions

1. The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.
   countable, uncountable
2. A gratuity; a reward.
   countable, uncountable
3. A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.
   uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“gratification of the heart    gratification of the palate”

“I know⟳ nothing of Mr. Courtenaye; but I can perceive enough of this affair to see⟳ that he is one of those who, for a moment's selfish gratification, or for the yet meaner love⟳ of gratified vanity, will excite the deepest feelings, and trifle with the dearest hopes of all who trust⟳ them!”

“Many of the so-called rites of these secret societies were so patently ridiculous, that it is quite obvious that they were merely an excuse⟳ for men and women to indulge in sex-play and lustful gratification, frequently of an abnormal kind.”

“I will tell⟳ you all my faults frankly beforehand. I am very vain, for I cultivate my vanity on a principle, and cannot understand⟳ why we should neglect⟳ such a source of gratification.”

“To my gratification he told me I could reënter the institution, and that he would trust⟳ me to pay⟳ the debt when I could.”

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