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   pleasure

   /ˈplɛʒə/

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment: "she smiled with pleasure at being praised" Similar happinessdelightjoygladnessrapturegleesatisfactiongratificationfulfilmentcontentmentcontentednessenjoymentamusementhumorous:delectation
   • ▪ enjoyment and entertainment, as opposed to necessity: "she had not travelled for pleasure for a long time" Similar enjoymentfunentertainmentamusementdiversionrecreationleisurerelaxationinformal:jolliesbeer and skittles
   • ▪ an event or activity from which one derives enjoyment: "the car makes driving in the city a pleasure" Similar joydelightsource of pleasureenjoymentamusementdiversionrecreationpastimedivertissementtreatthrill
   • ▪ sensual gratification: "the touch of his fingers gave her such pleasure" Similar sensual gratificationhedonismindulgenceself-indulgenceself-gratificationlack of self-restraintlotus-eatingrare:sybaritism

   adjective

   • 1. used or intended for entertainment rather than business: "pleasure boats"

   verb

   • 1. give sexual enjoyment or satisfaction to: "tell me what will pleasure you"
   • ▪ derive enjoyment from: "risky verbal exchanges that the pair might pleasure in"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French plaisir ‘to please’ (used as a noun). The second syllable was altered under the influence of abstract nouns ending in -ure, such as measure.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPLEASURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction, or something that produces this feeling: [ U ] The boy’s visits gave his grandparents a great deal of pleasure. [ C usually sing ] It’s always a pleasure to see you. (Definition of pleasure from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of pleasure. pleasure.

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   The meaning of PLEASURE is desire, inclination. How to use pleasure in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLEASURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PLEASURE meaning: 1. enjoyment, happiness, or satisfaction, or something that gives this: 2. enjoyment, happiness…. Learn more.

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   Pleasure, enjoyment, delight, joy refer to the feeling of being pleased and happy. Pleasure is the general term: to take pleasure in beautiful scenery. Enjoyment is a quiet sense of well-being and pleasurable satisfaction: enjoyment at sitting in the shade on a warm day.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPLEASURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A pleasure is an activity, experience, or aspect of something that you find very enjoyable or satisfying. Watching TV is our only pleasure. ...the pleasure of seeing a smiling face. [ + of] ...the conveniences and pleasures of modern life. Synonyms: amusement, joy, recreation, diversion More Synonyms of pleasure.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pleasurePleasure - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Pleasure is a general term for good feelings. People get pleasure from eating, sleeping, watching TV, or anything else they enjoy. Pleasure is the opposite of pain. Pain feels bad, but pleasure feels good.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpleasure - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   [countable] a thing that makes you happy or satisfied. pleasure of something the simple pleasures of the countryside. the pleasures and pains of everyday life. Swimming is one of my greatest pleasures. Chocolate is one of life’s little pleasures.