gratification/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/EtymologyFrom Latin grātificātiō either directly or through Middle French gratification, from Latin grātificō (“to do a favor to, oblige, please, gratify”), from grātus (“kind, pleasing”) + faciō (“to make”).gratification means the act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 74 out of 100.nounThe act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.“gratification of the heart gratification of the palate”A gratuity; a reward.A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.“I will tell you all my faults frankly beforehand. I am very vain, for I cultivate my vanity on a principle, and cannot understand why we should neglect such a source of gratification.”