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Meaning of self-gratify
to give oneself pleasure or satisfaction
Etymology of self-gratify
The word "self-gratify" has its roots in the Latin words "self" and "gratificare," which means to please or satisfy
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of giving oneself pleasure or satisfaction, often in a way that is considered excessive or selfish
Synonyms
indulge
pamper
satisfy
please
delight
entertain
amuse
thrill
exhilarate
gratify
reward
treat
spoil
coddle
mollycoddle
baby
cosset
humor
cater
pander
appease
placate
mollify
soothe
calm
comfort
reassure
console
solace
content
satiate
slake
quench
sate
surfeit
gorge
glut
overindulge
overpamper
overgratify
Definitions
- To give oneself pleasure or satisfaction, especially in a way that is considered excessive or selfish
- * To satisfy one's own desires or needs, often in a way that is considered indulgent or self-centered
Usage Examples
- She liked to self-gratify by buying herself expensive gifts on her birthday
- * He tended to self-gratify by eating his favorite foods whenever he wanted
- * The company's policy allowed employees to self-gratify by taking extra breaks and vacations
Antonyms
deprive
deny
withhold
refrain
abstain
resist
self-denial
self-control
self-discipline
moderation
restraint
abstinence
asceticism
austerity
frugality
thrift
self-sacrifice
selflessness
altruism
unselfishness
generosity
magnanimity
liberality