That job gave him little gratification.
Source: tatoeba (47609)
Gratification
/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Synonyms for "gratification" (95 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (19)
Noun(3 words)
amusementanimal pleasurebodily pleasureboodlebribebribe moneycarnal delightcoddlingcomfortcompensationcontentcontentmentcossetingcozinesscreature comfortcreature comforts
Strong matches (29)
Noun(7 words)
delighteaseecstasyendpleasureenjoymententertainmenteuphoriafavoringfeastforepleasurefruitionfungratuitygreat satisfactiongustohearty enjoymenthumoringhush moneyindulgenceintellectual pleasure
Verb(2 words)
fulfill a contractfulfilling
Related words (47)
joie de vivrekeen pleasurekickkicksluxurymollycoddlingobligingoverindulgenceoverpermissivenesspamperingpayoffpayolapermissivenessphysical pleasurepleasingpleasureprotectionquiet pleasurerecompenserelish
Show 16 more words
requitalreturnrewardsatisfactionself-gratificationself-indulgencesensual pleasuresensuous pleasuresexual pleasuresopspoilingsweetness of lifetitillationvoluptuousnesswell-beingzest
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: satisfaction, amusement, animal pleasure, appeasement, bodily pleasure.
- Sentence evidence is available for gratification, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "gratification".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "gratification"
Keep "gratification" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "gratification" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "gratification", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "gratification" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesbehavioral actcognitive traitemotional statefeelingpsychological staterewarding actionsatisfactionself-regulationsocial interactionspirit
More specific
11 entriesaccommodationcomplianceconsentcontentmentdelightenjoymentgrantintertemporal choicereward delaysatisfactiontime discounting
Collocations
6 entriesdelayed gratificationgratification of desireinstant gratificationpsychological gratificationsense of gratificationsocial gratification
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
He had the gratification of seeing his son graduate from collage.
Source: tatoeba (300978)
Is it really wise for marketing folks to satisfy people's desire for instant gratification?
Source: tatoeba (400642)
The superior gratification derived from the use and contemplation of costly and supposedly beautiful products is, commonly, in great measure a gratification of our sense of costliness masquerading under the name of beauty.
Source: tatoeba (425389)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "gratification"?
Closest matches include satisfaction, amusement, animal pleasure, appeasement, bodily pleasure.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "gratification"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.