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Discover LudwigThe phrase "surge of gratification" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a sudden and intense feeling of pleasure or satisfaction, often in response to an event or experience. Example: "After receiving the good news, I felt a surge of gratification that filled me with joy."
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Nachman felt a surge of gratification.
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Attention in delay of gratification.
"We have a generation that believes instant gratification is the only form of gratification," Ms. Ward said.
First came the delay of gratification.
The conference carried a sense of gratification delayed or denied.
Were those tears of gratification, or was he missing Mickey?
The lack of gratification was no detriment, though.
I watch it with a feeling of gratification.
Immense letters spell out piecemeal one of the evening's mantras: "Rule No. 1: The delay of gratification is gratification".
So I'm happy to ignore the financial benefit of delaying that particular bit of gratification.
Table 1 Gratification: a typology Types of gratification Sensual Instrumental Contemplative Social Low intensity Pleasure Satisfaction Entertainment Participation High intensity Joy Achievement Appreciation Mutuality Source: Warde, A. and L. Martens (2000).
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