GRATIFICATION


Meaning of GRATIFICATION in English

/ ˌgrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn; NAmE / noun

[ U , C ] ( formal ) the state of feeling pleasure when sth goes well for you or when your desires are satisfied; sth that gives you pleasure

SYN satisfaction :

sexual gratification

A feed will usually provide instant gratification to a crying baby.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.