gratification
n. uncountablen. the feeling of pleasure or satisfaction you get when you get what you want or when you achieve a goal.
n. the state of being pleased or satisfied by the fulfillment of a desire or expectation. Often used in psychological contexts regarding the timing of rewards.
Eating the cake gave her instant gratification.
Many people struggle with the concept of delayed gratification, preferring small immediate rewards over larger future ones.
The digital age has conditioned consumers to expect immediate gratification, fundamentally altering the traditional patience required for artisanal craftsmanship or long-form academic research.
From 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”).
Commonly paired with the adjectives 'instant' or 'delayed'.