Gratification and Sadness

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Gratification noun - The feeling experienced when one's wishes are met.

Usage example: eating good chocolate gives me a sense of intense gratification

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Sadness is an antonym for gratification in satisfaction topic.

Nearby Words: gratifying, gratify, gratified

Sadness noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

Usage example: she was filled with sadness at the thought of having to leave her family

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Gratification is an antonym for sadness in sorrow topic.

Nearby Words: sad, sadly

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