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- Dictionarypleasure/ˈplɛʒə/
noun
- 1. a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment: "she smiled with pleasure at being praised" Similar
adjective
- 1. used or intended for entertainment rather than business: "pleasure boats"
verb
- 1. give sexual enjoyment or satisfaction to: "tell me what will pleasure you"
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PLEASURE definition: 1. enjoyment, happiness, or satisfaction, or something that gives this: 2. enjoyment, happiness…. Learn more.
1. : desire, inclination. wait upon his pleasure William Shakespeare. 2. : a state of gratification. 3. a. : sensual gratification. b. : frivolous amusement. 4. : a source of delight or joy. pleasure. 2 of 2. verb. pleasured; pleasuring ˈplezh-riŋ. ˈplāzh-; ˈple-zhə-, ˈplā- transitive verb.
Pleasure is a general term for good feelings. People get pleasure from eating, sleeping, watching TV, or anything else they enjoy. Pleasure is the opposite of pain. Pain feels bad, but pleasure feels good. People talk about sexual pleasure, but that's just one kind.
a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction, or something that produces this feeling: [ U ] The boy’s visits gave his grandparents a great deal of pleasure. [ C usually sing ] It’s always a pleasure to see you. (Definition of pleasure from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of pleasure. pleasure.
A pleasure is an activity, experience, or aspect of something that you find very enjoyable or satisfying. Watching TV is our only pleasure. ...the pleasure of seeing a smiling face. [ + of] ...the conveniences and pleasures of modern life. Synonyms: amusement, joy, recreation, diversion More Synonyms of pleasure.
Definition of pleasure noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. an agreeable or enjoyable sensation or emotion: the pleasure of hearing good music. 2. something that gives or affords enjoyment or delight: his garden was his only pleasure. 3. a. amusement, recreation, or enjoyment.
pleasure noun (ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE) B1. an enjoyable activity or experience: Food is one of life's great pleasures. It was a pleasure to do business with you. I once had the pleasure of sharing a taxi with her.
Pleasure, enjoyment, delight, joy refer to the feeling of being pleased and happy. Pleasure is the general term: to take pleasure in beautiful scenery. Enjoyment is a quiet sense of well-being and pleasurable satisfaction: enjoyment at sitting in the shade on a warm day.
Jun 2, 2024 · ( uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification . Synonyms: delight, gladness, gratification, happiness, indulgence, satisfaction. Antonyms: displeasure, pain. He remembered with pleasure his home and family. I get a lot of pleasure from watching others work hard while I relax.
