pleasure
1plea·sure
noun \ˈple-zhər, ˈplā-\Definition of PLEASURE
1
: desire, inclination <wait upon his pleasure — Shakespeare>
2
: a state of gratification
3
a : sensual gratification b : frivolous amusement
4
: a source of delight or joy
Examples of PLEASURE
- I paint for the sheer pleasure of it.
- His grandparents took great pleasure in seeing him graduate from college.
- Is this trip for business or pleasure?
- It is a special pleasure for me to be here with you today.
- Now I can enjoy the simple pleasures of life, like spending time with my family.
Origin of PLEASURE
Middle English plesure, alteration of plesir, from Anglo-French plaisir, from plaisir to please
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to PLEASURE
Synonyms: content, contentedness, contentment, delectation, delight, enjoyment, gladness, gratification, happiness, relish, satisfaction
Related Words: afterglow; bliss, felicity, glee, gleefulness, joy, pleasance; amusement, diversion, entertainment; elatedness, elation, exhilaration, exultation, intoxication; ecstasy, euphoria, heaven, rapture; cheer, cheerfulness, exuberance, gaiety (also gayety), jollity, joyfulness, jubilation; joie de vivre; comfort, ease, restfulness
Near Antonyms: misery, sadness, unhappiness, wretchedness; anguish, desolation, joylessness, sorrow, woe; dejection, depression, despondency, dispiritedness, gloom, melancholy; aggravation, annoyance, exasperation, irritation, pique, vexation; anger, fury, rage; agitation, distress, disturbance, upset; discomfort, restlessness, uneasiness
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