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gratification.

The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.

13 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
  1. The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.

    countable · uncountable
    gratification of the heart    gratification of the palate
  2. A gratuity; a reward.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

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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