Gratification vs. Satisfaction — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Gratification and Satisfaction
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Gratification
Gratification is the pleasurable emotional reaction of happiness in response to a fulfillment of a desire or goal. It is also identified as a response stemming from the fulfillment of social needs such as affiliation, socializing, social approval, and mutual recognition.Gratification, like all emotions, is a motivator of behavior and plays a role in the entire range of human social systems.
Satisfaction
The fulfillment or gratification of a desire, need, or appetite
Wanted more space and found satisfaction in a new apartment.
Gratification
To please or satisfy
My good grades gratify my parents.
Satisfaction
Pleasure or contentment derived from such gratification
Took satisfaction in being vindicated.
Gratification
To give in to (a desire); indulge
He gratified his curiosity by going to the exhibit.
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Satisfaction
An instance of being satisfied or a source of gratification
"Cultivate some artistic talent, for you will find it the most durable of satisfactions" (Randolph Bourne).
Gratification
(Archaic) To reward.
Satisfaction
Assurance beyond doubt or question; complete conviction
You must prove your case to the satisfaction of the court.
Gratification
(countable)
Satisfaction
Compensation for injury or loss; reparation.
Gratification
The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.
Gratification of the heart
Gratification of the palate
Satisfaction
The opportunity to avenge a wrong; vindication.
Gratification
A gratuity; a reward.
Satisfaction
A fulfilment of a need or desire.
Gratification
(uncountable) A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.
Satisfaction
The pleasure obtained by such fulfillment.
Gratification
The act of gratifying, or pleasing, either the mind, the taste, or the appetite; as, the gratification of the palate, of the appetites, of the senses, of the desires, of the heart.
Satisfaction
The source of such gratification.
Gratification
That which affords pleasure; satisfaction; enjoyment; fruition: delight.
Satisfaction
A reparation for an injury or loss.
Gratification
A reward; a recompense; a gratuity.
Satisfaction
A vindication for a wrong suffered.
The count demanded satisfaction in the form of a duel at dawn.
Gratification
State of being gratified; great satisfaction;
Dull repetitious work gives no gratification
To my immense gratification he arrived on time
Satisfaction
The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting from compliance with its desires or demands.
The mind having a power to suspend the execution and satisfaction of any of its desires.
Gratification
The act or an instance of satisfying
Satisfaction
Settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment; indemnification; adequate compensation.
We shall make full satisfaction.
Satisfaction
That which satisfies or gratifies; atonement.
Die he, or justice must; unless for himSome other, able, and as willing, payThe rigid satisfaction, death for death.
Satisfaction
The contentment you feel when you have done something right;
The chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
Satisfaction
State of being gratified; great satisfaction;
Dull repetitious work gives no gratification
To my immense gratification he arrived on time
Satisfaction
Compensation for a wrong;
We were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
Satisfaction
Act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite;
The satisfaction of their demand for better services
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