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pleasure
[ plezh-er ]
noun
- the state or feeling of being pleased.
Synonyms: , ,
- enjoyment or satisfaction derived from what is to one's liking; gratification; delight.
- worldly or frivolous enjoyment:
the pursuit of pleasure.
Are you traveling on business or for pleasure?
- sensual gratification.
Synonyms:
- 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.
Synonyms: , , ,
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
- to take pleasure; delight:
I pleasure in your company.
- to seek pleasure, as by taking a holiday.
pleasure
/ ˈɛə /
noun
- 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 )
pleasure ground
a pleasure boat
- euphemistic.sexual gratification or enjoyment
he took his pleasure of her
- a person's preference or choice
verb
- whenintr, often foll by in to give pleasure to or take pleasure (in)
Derived Forms
- ˈܰ, adjective
- ˈܰڳܱ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ܰ·ڳܱ adjective
- ·ܰ· adjective
- ·ܰ··ly adverb
- ·پ··ܰ noun adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pleasure1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“It was a pleasure to learn in the big leagues.”
With a nod to the lyrics of Marr's former band, he added that to be "associated with him in this beautiful way; well, the pleasure, the privilege, is ours".
He boasted in rap lyrics about the pleasure he felt in taking someone’s life.
"It was always a pleasure to share a stage with him."
But “Dying for Sex” is, mercifully, less interested in psychoanalyzing her, or anyone, than it is in nonjudgmentally presenting the many paths to consensual sexual pleasure and fun.
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