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constant gratification

[ˈkɑːnstənt ɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: gratificações constantes
gratificação constante
1. The state of receiving continuous or repeated satisfaction, pleasure, or fulfillment of desires without delay or interruption
Children today often expect constant gratification from their parents.
As crianças hoje em dia frequentemente esperam gratificação constante de seus pais.
2. The immediate satisfaction of wants or needs, often associated with impatience or lack of delayed gratification
Social media promotes constant gratification through instant likes and comments.
As redes sociais promovem gratificação constante através de likes e comentários instantâneos.
NYC Slang
always wanting it now
Synonyms
instant gratificationimmediate satisfactioncontinuous pleasureconstant satisfaction
Antonyms
delayed gratificationdeferred satisfactionpatienceself-restraint

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gratificação constante
Standard usage in informal and formal contexts
São Paulo
satisfação imediata contínua
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
satisfação contínua
More common in European Portuguese contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

instant gratification
have it all and have it now
live for the moment
no delayed gratification
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