Antonyms for gratification

Grammar : Noun

Spell : grat-uh-fi-key-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : ˌgræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən

Definition of gratification

Origin : 1590s, from Middle French gratification or directly from Latin gratificationem (nominative gratificatio) "obligingness, complaisance," noun of action from past participle stem of gratificari (see gratify).

noun satisfaction

Example sentences :

Robert flushed with gratification at the high compliment conveyed in these words.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Halbert's first emotion was surprise, his second was gratification.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

And Will smiled back his gratification as they started for the barn.
Extract from : « The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage » by Charles G. D. Roberts

The gratification of Almeria's ambition, however, did not complete her happiness.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

"Oh, we haven't hurried," she said with a gush of gratification that startled the man.
Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance

If it will afford you any gratification, I'll observe it more closely, and let you know.'
Extract from : « The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby » by Charles Dickens

But in the height of his gratification he actually pinched Mrs Mould as he said it.
Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

All my business shall be your gratification, all my pleasure your happiness.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Partake then, my Imogen, in those refreshments we have prepared for your gratification.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Let every path that leads to delight, let every gratification that inebriates the soul be discovered.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Synonyms for gratification

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