self-gratification
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6.8
- noun
- /sɛlfˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
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autocomplacencia
- His constant pursuit of self-gratification through material possessions left him feeling empty.
One for legacy and one for self gratification.
- One for legacy and one for self gratification.
Examples
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You think I'm doing this for my own self-gratification?
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Passions were not ardent feelings, but drives for self-gratification; reason was not their master, but their servant.
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No thought of future generations, just self-gratification as usual.
Blog text (8) -
Going to see the Monkees now became an act of self-gratification.
Blog text (8) -
Frank, love is not possessive, nor is it coercive, nor does it serve for the sake of self-gratification.
Blog text (13) -
They are independent and seek self-gratification through self-reliance and the persistent pursuit of activities that promote individual gain.
Academic text (1997) -
Do you want to publish in order to begin a writing career, or to obtain self-gratification—to be able to say, "I've published a book"?
Academic text (2010) -
My goal by blogging isn't self-promotion, self-gratification, nor self-recognition.
Blog text (22) -
She often indulges in self-gratification by enjoying long baths and reading her favorite novels.
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In a world focused on self-gratification, finding joy in helping others can be truly rewarding.
Synonyms
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4.3
A feeling of pleasure when a wish or need is met
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6.0
A small pleasure you allow yourself, often without much self-control
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6.8
Giving yourself too much pleasure or comfort
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4.8
A feeling of being proud of yourself that stops you seeing your faults
Antonyms
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5.7
Choosing not to have something you want for moral, religious, or unselfish reasons
How Indulgent
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3.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
self-gratification = gratification (transparent) = self + gratification
The meaning is directly derived from 'self-' (oneself) + 'gratification' (pleasure), so a learner knowing the parts can infer the overall meaning.
Etymology
Self-gratification joins self (meaning 'your own') and gratify, which comes from the Latin root gratus meaning 'pleasing' and is the same root as grateful. So, self-gratification literally means giving yourself pleasure or satisfying your own desires, often in a way that is too much.