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Showing words for PLEASURE using the English dictionary
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Definitions for Pleasure
[1] the state or feeling of being pleased.
[2] enjoyment or satisfaction derived from what is to one's liking; gratification; delight.
[3] worldly or frivolous enjoyment: the pursuit of pleasure.
[4] recreation or amusement; diversion; enjoyment: Are you traveling on business or for pleasure?
[5] sensual gratification.
[6] a cause or source of enjoyment or delight: It was a pleasure to see you.
[7] pleasurable quality: the pleasure of his company.
[8] one's will, desire, or choice: to make known one's pleasure.
[9] to give pleasure to; gratify; please.
[10] to take pleasure; delight: I pleasure in your company.
[11] to seek pleasure, as by taking a holiday.
[12] an agreeable or enjoyable sensation or emotion the pleasure of hearing good music
[13] something that gives or affords enjoyment or delight his garden was his only pleasure
[14] amusement, recreation, or enjoyment (as modifier ) a pleasure boat ; pleasure ground
[15] euphemistic sexual gratification or enjoyment he took his pleasure of her
[16] a person's preference or choice
[17] (when intr, often foll by in ) to give pleasure to or take pleasure (in)
Words related to Pleasure
thrill, enjoyment, joy, comfort, gratification, satisfaction, contentment, luxury, hobby, amusement, bliss, desire, purpose, indulgence, seasoning, gladness, revelry, velvet, solace, entertainment
Words nearby Pleasure
please, pleased as punch, pleasence, pleasing, pleasurable, pleasure, pleasure dome, pleasure principle, pleat, pleater, pleb
Origin of Pleasure
1325–75; late Middle English (see please, -ure); replacing Middle English plaisir < Middle French (noun use of infinitive) < Latin placēre to please
Other words from Pleasure
pleas·ure·ful , adjective
pleas·ure·less , adjective
pleas·ure·less·ly , adverb
an·ti·pleas·ure , noun, adjective
Word origin for Pleasure
C14 plesir, from Old French; related to Old French plaisir to please
Synonyms for Pleasure
amusement, bliss, comfort, contentment, enjoyment, gratification, hobby, joy, luxury, satisfaction, thrill, buzz, delectation, diversion, ease, entertainment, felicity, flash, fruition, game, gladness, gluttony, gusto, indulgence, joyride, kick, kicks, recreation, relish, revelry, seasoning, self-indulgence, solace, spice, titillation, turn-on, velvet, zest, joie de vivre, primrose path