pleasure
the state or feeling of being pleased.
enjoyment or satisfaction derived from what is to one's liking; gratification; delight.
worldly or frivolous enjoyment: the pursuit of pleasure.
sensual gratification.
a cause or source of enjoyment or delight: It was a pleasure to see you.
pleasurable quality: the pleasure of his company.
one's will, desire, or choice: to make known one's pleasure.
to take pleasure; delight: I pleasure in your company.
to seek pleasure, as by taking a holiday.
Origin of pleasure
1synonym study For pleasure
Other words for pleasure
Other words from pleasure
- pleas·ure·ful, adjective
- pleas·ure·less, adjective
- pleas·ure·less·ly, adverb
- an·ti·pleas·ure, noun, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for pleasure
/ (ˈplɛʒə) /
an agreeable or enjoyable sensation or emotion: the pleasure of hearing good music
something that gives or affords enjoyment or delight: his garden was his only pleasure
amusement, recreation, or enjoyment
(as modifier): a pleasure boat; pleasure ground
euphemistic sexual gratification or enjoyment: he took his pleasure of her
a person's preference or choice
(when intr, often foll by in) to give pleasure to or take pleasure (in)
Origin of pleasure
1Derived forms of pleasure
- pleasureful, adjective
- pleasureless, adjective
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