pleasure (Meaning)
pleasure (n)
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
something or someone that provides a source of happiness
a formal expression
an activity that affords enjoyment
sexual gratification
pleasure (n.)
The gratification of the senses or of the mind; agreeable sensations or emotions; the excitement, relish, or happiness produced by the expectation or the enjoyment of something good, delightful, or satisfying; -- opposed to pain, sorrow, etc.
Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; -- opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc.
What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose.
That which pleases; a favor; a gratification.
pleasure (v. t.)
To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.
pleasure (v. i.)
To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; as, to go pleasuring.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pleasure
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- discontentment
- annoyance
- irritation
- annoyance
- gloom
- desolation
- gloom
- discontentment
- fury
- rage
- disturbance
- exasperation
- agitation
- irritation
- discontentedness
- melancholy
- anger
- fury
- despondency
- discontentedness
- desolation
- distress
- distress
- vexation
- disturbance
- anger
- rage
- aggravation
- discomfort
- agitation
- discomfort
- exasperation
- vexation
- melancholy
- aggravation
- joylessness
- dejection
- joylessness
- despondency
- dejection
pleasure Sentence Examples
- The pleasure of a warm bath relaxed her weary muscles.
- The sheer pleasure of his company made her heart soar.
- The pleasure of reading was a solace in his solitude.
- The pleasure of giving exceeded the pleasure of receiving.
- The pleasure of her company was a balm to his weary soul.
- She took pleasure in the simple things in life, like a warm cup of coffee.
- The pleasure of their friendship endured through the trials of time.
- He took great pleasure in teasing her, knowing it brought a smile to her face.
- The pleasure of her success filled him with pride.
- The pleasure of their embrace was one they would forever cherish.
FAQs About the word pleasure
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience, something or someone that provides a source of happiness, a formal expression
enjoyment, joy, content, happiness, contentment, satisfaction, delight, relish,gratification, amusement
sorrow, depression, dissatisfaction, unhappiness, sadness,displeasure, discontent, dissatisfaction, unhappiness, wretchedness
The pleasure of a warm bath relaxed her weary muscles.
The sheer pleasure of his company made her heart soar.
The pleasure of reading was a solace in his solitude.
The pleasure of giving exceeded the pleasure of receiving.
