gratification | Definition of gratification

Synonyms and Antonyms of gratification

the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met

eating good chocolate gives me a sense of intense gratification

Synonyms of gratification

content, contentedness, contentment, delectation, delight, enjoyment, gladness, happiness, pleasure, relish, satisfaction

Words Related to gratification

bliss, felicity, glee, gleefulness, joy, pleasance

amusement, diversion, entertainment

elatedness, elation, exhilaration, exultation, intoxication

ecstasy, euphoria, heaven, rapture

cheer, cheerfulness, exuberance, gaiety (also gayety), jollity, joyfulness, jubilation

comfort, ease, restfulness

Near Antonyms of gratification

misery, sadness, unhappiness, wretchedness

anguish, desolation, joylessness, sorrow, woe

dejection, depression, despondency, dispiritedness, gloom, melancholy

aggravation, annoyance, exasperation, irritation, pique, vexation

anger, fury, rage

agitation, distress, disturbance, upset

discomfort, restlessness, uneasiness

Antonyms of gratification

discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, displeasure, dissatisfaction, unhappiness