pleasure Synonyms
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Strongest:
- anguish
- dissatisfaction
- sorrow
- displeasure
- discontent
- anguish
- woe
- unhappiness
- displeasure
- sadness
- depression
- unhappiness
- misery
- discontent
- sadness
- unhappiness
- unhappiness
- wretchedness
- woe
- depression
- sorrow
- misery
- wretchedness
- dissatisfaction
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- melancholy
- discontentedness
- disturbance
- agitation
- irritation
- dejection
- despondency
- disturbance
- annoyance
- fury
- irritation
- anger
- despondency
- joylessness
- agitation
- exasperation
- fury
- discomfort
- aggravation
- gloom
- discontentment
- discontentedness
- discontentment
- annoyance
- desolation
- anger
- gloom
- melancholy
- dejection
- rage
- rage
- vexation
- distress
- exasperation
- vexation
- desolation
- joylessness
- aggravation
- distress
- discomfort
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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.
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, delight, satisfaction, joy, content, contentment, happiness, relish,gratification, gladness
anguish, dissatisfaction, sorrow,displeasure, discontent, anguish, woe, unhappiness, displeasure, sadness
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.
