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
2pleasure
verbplea·suredplea·sur·ing \ˈplezh-riŋ, ˈplāzh-; ˈple-zhə-, ˈplā-\
Definition of PLEASURE
transitive verb
1
: to give pleasure to : gratify
2
: to give sexual pleasure to
intransitive verb
1
: to take pleasure : delight
2
: to seek pleasure
Examples of PLEASURE
- <a wine that is sure to pleasure even the most discriminating palate>
First Known Use of PLEASURE
1537
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