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
Words Nearby pleasure
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How to use pleasure in a sentence
My body used for his hard pleasure; a stone god gripping me in his hands.
‘A Gronking to Remember’ Speed Read: 8 Naughtiest Bits | Emily Shire | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTpleasure shoots magically in every direction like an explosion of sparks.
‘A Gronking to Remember’ Speed Read: 8 Naughtiest Bits | Emily Shire | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTI had the pleasure of meeting Stuart Scott several years ago.
Remembering ESPN’s Sly, Cocky, and Cool Anchor Stuart Scott | Stereo Williams | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTSo here, for your Christmas Eve pleasure, are 20 of my favorites, 10 from the ecclesiastical division and 10 secular.
People will always scratch and save if a sudden burst of unrestrained pleasure can be purchased.
A flash of surprise and pleasure lit the fine eyes of the haughty beauty perched up there on the palace wall.
The Red Year | Louis TracyBig Reginald took their lives at pool, and pocketed their half-crowns in an easy genial way, which almost made losing a pleasure.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsHe saw with evident pleasure the outward and visible signs of the old earl's immense wealth.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsAs Felipe approached, the old man's face beamed with pleasure, and he came forward totteringly, leaning on a staff in each hand.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonHe used to walk through the park, and note with pleasure the care that his father bestowed on the gigantic property.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James Wills
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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