/grat'euh fi kay"sheuhn/ , n.
1. the state of being gratified; great satisfaction.
2. something that gratifies; source of pleasure or satisfaction.
3. the act of gratifying.
4. Archaic. a reward, recompense, or gratuity.
[ 1590-1600; gratification- (s. of gratificatio ). See GRATIFY, -ATION ]
Syn. 1. pleasure, relish, delight, enjoyment, comfort.