gratifications

[grat-uh-fi-key-shuhn]

noun

the state of being gratified; great satisfaction.

something that gratifies; source of pleasure or satisfaction.

the act of gratifying.

Archaic. a reward, recompense, or gratuity.

Origin:
1590–1600; < Latin grātificātiōn- (stem of grātificātiō). See gratify, -ation

Related forms

non·grat·i·fi·ca·tion, noun

o·ver·grat·i·fi·ca·tion, noun

pre·grat·i·fi·ca·tion, noun

su·per·grat·i·fi·ca·tion, noun

Synonyms
1. pleasure, relish, delight, enjoyment, comfort.

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Gratifications is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

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