gratificazione
gratification
noun grah-tee-fee-kah-TSYOH-neh Rare
Origin: From Latin gratificatio, from gratificari, 'to do a favour'.
Also means
reward
Usage Note
Gratificazione is feminine (una profonda gratificazione). It refers to psychological fulfilment or a tangible reward (bonus, prize). Gratificazione immediata (instant gratification) is a common phrase in Italian psychology and pop-psychology writing. The plural is gratificazioni.
Examples
"Il suo lavoro le dà molta gratificazione."
Natural Translation
Her work gives her a lot of gratification.
Literal Translation
Her work to-her gives much gratification.
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