Gratification

Synonyms of gratification

• pleasure
• contentment
• satisfaction

Antonyms of gratification

• displeasure
• discontent
• dissatisfaction

Collocations of gratification

instant gratification

Frequency: 80 %

Many people prefer instant gratification over delayed rewards.

personal gratification

Frequency: 70 %

Achieving personal gratification through hard work is very rewarding.

emotional gratification

Frequency: 65 %

Helping others can provide a sense of emotional gratification.

sexual gratification

Frequency: 50 %

Some people seek sexual gratification through casual encounters.

creative gratification

Frequency: 45 %

Artists often find creative gratification in expressing themselves through their work.

Idiomatic Expressions for gratification

• Phrase: delayed gratification
  Meaning: the act of resisting the temptation for an immediate reward in order to receive a larger or more enduring reward later
  Usage: Delayed gratification is often associated with achieving long-term goals.