gratification gratification /ˌgrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/

noun

1. () State of being gratified or satisfied  ( gratification , satisfaction )
   state of being gratified or satisfied
    Dull repetitious work gives no gratification
   dull repetitious work gives no gratification
    To my immense gratification he arrived on time
   to my immense gratification he arrived on time
   
2. () The act or an instance of satisfying  ( gratification )
   the act or an instance of satisfying