GRATIFICATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GRATIFICATION?

Need another word that means the same as “gratification”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “gratification” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Gratification” are: satisfaction, fulfilment, indulgence, relief, quenching, satiation, appeasement, assuagement

Gratification as a Noun

Definitions of "Gratification" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “gratification” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• State of being gratified or satisfied.
• A source of pleasure.
• Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
• The act or an instance of satisfying.

Synonyms of "Gratification" as a noun (8 Words)

appeasement	The act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of. A policy of appeasement.
assuagement	The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced.
fulfilment	The performance of a duty or role as required, pledged, or expected. The fulfilment of statutory requirements.
indulgence	In the Roman Catholic Church a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution The unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners was a widespread abuse during the later Middle Ages. Too much indulgence spoils a child.
quenching	The act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning.
relief	A method of moulding carving or stamping in which the design stands out from the surface to a greater high relief or lesser low relief extent. He cast them in relief from molten metal.
satiation	The act of achieving full gratification.
satisfaction	The payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation. We were unable to get satisfaction from the local store.

Usage Examples of "Gratification" as a noun

• To my immense gratification he arrived on time.
• A thirst for sexual gratification.
• Dull repetitious work gives no gratification.

Associations of "Gratification" (30 Words)

amuse	Make (somebody) laugh. The play amused the ladies.
blessedness	A state of supreme happiness.
bliss	A state of extreme happiness. She gave a sigh of bliss.
complacency	A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements. The figures are better but there are no grounds for complacency.
content	The state of being contented with your situation in life. I am contented.
contentment	Happiness with one’s situation in life. He found contentment in living a simple life in the country.
delectation	A feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction. They had all manner of rock n roll goodies for our delectation.
delight	Take delight in. She took great delight in telling your story.
ecstasy	Street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine. There was a look of ecstasy on his face.
enjoyable	Affording satisfaction or pleasure. The company was enjoyable.
entertain	Provide entertainment for. Washington entertained little hope of an early improvement in relations.
euphoria	A feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation. In his euphoria he had become convinced he could defeat them.
exult	To express great joy. Exulting in her escape Lisa closed the door behind her.
exultant	Triumphantly happy. He waved to the exultant crowds.
glad	Feeling happy appreciation. I m really glad to hear that.
gladness	Experiencing joy and pleasure.
gratify	Indulge or satisfy (a desire. She was gratified to see the shock in Jim's eyes.
happiness	The state of being happy. She struggled to find happiness in her life.
happy	Fortunate and convenient. They tended to be grenade happy.
indulge	Treat with excessive indulgence. We indulged in a cream tea.
joviality	A jovial nature.
joy	A thing that causes joy. The joy of being alive.
please	Cause to feel happy and satisfied. This is the first time in ages that I can just please myself.
pleasure	A formal expression. He took his pleasure of her.
rapture	A feeling of intense pleasure or joy. The tabloids went into raptures about her.
rejoice	Be ecstatic with joy. He rejoiced in her spontaneity.
satisfaction	Compensation for a wrong. The full and final satisfaction of the claim.
satisfy	Fill satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction. There was insufficient collateral to satisfy the loan.
sensual	Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical, especially sexual, pleasure. The production of the ballet is sensual and passionate.
thrilled	Feeling intense pleasurable excitement.