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gratificationpleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 만족감, 기쁨 (특히 욕구가 충족되었을 때)

Korean pronunciation: 그래**티**피**케이**션

Example Sentences

  • The chef's greatest gratification came from watching customers lick their plates clean.
  • She found no gratification in her high-paying job that left her feeling empty.
  • His only gratification after the terrible movie was getting a full refund.

gratification

NOUN

//ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//

pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootgrat
Suffix--ification

Origin

라틴어 'gratus(기쁜, 감사하는)'에서 출발하여 '기쁨을 주다'라는 의미의 'gratificare'를 거쳐 현재의 '만족감'이라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The chef's greatest gratification came from watching customers lick their plates clean.

She found no gratification in her high-paying job that left her feeling empty.

😄 Fun example

His only gratification after the terrible movie was getting a full refund.

The study emphasized the importance of delayed gratification in achieving long-term goals.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

satisfactionpleasurefulfillmentcontentmentdelight

Antonyms

frustrationdisappointmentdissatisfaction

Related

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