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Pronunciation / Transliteration: santoṣ
"उसने अपने प्रोजेक्ट को सफलतापूर्वक पूरा करने के बाद गहरी संतोष की भावना महसूस की।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state of being gratified; satisfaction or pleasure derived from something.
"She felt a deep sense of gratification after completing her project successfully." - 2
The act of gratifying or satisfying a desire or need.
"His immediate gratification of his cravings led to unhealthy eating habits."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'gratification' originates from the Latin 'gratificatio', which means 'to please or give thanks'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, reflecting a shift from a sense of favor or kindness to the modern understanding of satisfaction or pleasure derived from fulfilling desires.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gratification" is said worldwide
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Gratification
Transliteration: gra-ti-fi-ka-syon
"Elle a ressenti une profonde gratification après avoir terminé son projet."
Befriedigung
Transliteration: be-fri-di-gung
"Er fühlte eine tiefe Befriedigung, nachdem er sein Projekt erfolgreich abgeschlossen hatte."
Gratificazione
Transliteration: gra-ti-fi-ka-tsjo-ne
"Ha provato una profonda gratificazione dopo aver completato il suo progetto."
Gratificación
Transliteration: gra-ti-fi-ka-syon
"Sintió una profunda gratificación después de completar su proyecto."
Gratificação
Transliteration: gra-ti-fi-ka-sao
"Ela sentiu uma profunda gratificação após concluir seu projeto."
संतोष
Transliteration: santoṣ
"उसने अपने प्रोजेक्ट को सफलतापूर्वक पूरा करने के बाद गहरी संतोष की भावना महसूस की।"
满足
Transliteration: mǎnzú
"她在成功完成项目后感到深深的满足。"
만족
Transliteration: manjok
"그녀는 프로젝트를 성공적으로 완료한 후 깊은 만족감을 느꼈습니다."
満足
Transliteration: manzoku
"彼女はプロジェクトを成功裏に終えた後、深い満足感を感じました。"
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