Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wish-fulfillment

noun

/ˈwɪʃ fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

Definition

The process or achievement of realizing one’s desires or wishes.

Examples

His daydreams served as a form of wish-fulfillment, allowing him to escape reality.
In literature, wish-fulfillment often drives a character’s actions and motivations.
The therapy helped her understand her patterns of wish-fulfillment in her dreams.

Meaning

Wish-fulfillment refers to the psychological and emotional experience when a person’s wishes or dreams come true, often seen in dreams or imaginative thinking.