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gratification

UK
/ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɡræt̬əfəˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

gratificationnoun
gratifications
pl
The gratification she felt after completing the marathon was immense.
La satisfaction qu’elle a ressentie après avoir terminé le marathon était immense.
Additional translations
contentementSurtout dans un registre soutenu ou pour insister sur un état durable de satisfaction.
plaisirQuand le mot désigne une source de satisfaction ou de plaisir.
Synonyms
delight
pleasure
contentment
fulfillment
joy
reward
enjoyment
satisfaction
gratificationadjective
UK
/ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɡræt̬əfəˈkeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'gratification culture').
de gratificationEmploi attributif en français, souvent dans l’expression « gratification instantanée ».
The rise of instant gratification culture concerns many educators.
La montée de la culture de gratification instantanée préoccupe de nombreux éducateurs.

Definitions

gratificationnoun
The state of being pleased or satisfied.
The gratification she felt after completing the marathon was immense.
The act of giving pleasure or satisfaction.
The gratification of his desires was his primary focus.
A source of pleasure or satisfaction.
For him, the greatest gratification was seeing his children succeed.
gratificationadjective
Relating to or intended for gratification; used before another noun to indicate connection with gratification.
The rise of instant gratification culture concerns many educators.
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