gratification

The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.

gratification of the heart    gratification of the palate

I know nothing of Mr. Courtenaye; but I can perceive enough of this affair to see that he is one of those who, for a moment's selfish gratification, or for the yet meaner love of gratified vanity, will excite the deepest feelings, and trifle with the dearest hopes of all who trust them!

A gratuity; a reward.

A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.

I will tell you all my faults frankly beforehand. I am very vain, for I cultivate my vanity on a principle, and cannot understand why we should neglect such a source of gratification.

To my gratification he told me I could reënter the institution, and that he would trust me to pay the debt when I could.