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passing gratification

[ˈpæsɪŋ ɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: passing gratifications / gratificações passageiras
gratificação passageira
1. A temporary or fleeting sense of pleasure, satisfaction, or reward that is short-lived and superficial
Social media provides only passing gratification that leaves users wanting more.
As redes sociais proporcionam apenas gratificação passageira que deixa os usuários querendo mais.
2. A momentary pleasure that does not lead to lasting fulfillment or meaningful satisfaction
Eating junk food offers passing gratification but no nutritional benefit.
Comer comida lixo oferece gratificação passageira, mas nenhum benefício nutricional.
NYC Slang
quick hit; quick fix
Synonyms
momentary pleasurefleeting satisfactiontemporary contentmentinstant gratificationsuperficial satisfaction
Antonyms
lasting fulfillmentdeep satisfactionenduring contentmentmeaningful rewardlong-term gratification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gratificação passageira
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
satisfação rápida
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
prazer momentâneo
commonly used variant
Portugal
gratificação efémera
uses 'efémera' instead of 'passageira'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a moment in the sun
a fleeting moment of glory
here today, gone tomorrow
feast or famine
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