Entry Word: pleasure

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the feeling experienced when oneʼs wishes are met <nothing gives me more pleasure than a hot meal after a long day>

Synonyms content, contentedness, contentment, delectation, delight, enjoyment, gladness, gratification, happiness, relish, satisfaction

Related Words bliss, felicity, glee, gleefulness, joy; amusement, diversion, entertainment; elatedness, elation, exhilaration, exultation, intoxication; ecstasy, euphoria, heaven, rapture; cheer, cheerfulness, exuberance, gaiety (also gayety), jollity, joyfulness, jubilation; 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

Antonyms discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, displeasure, dissatisfaction, unhappiness

2 a source of great satisfaction <the new car is a real pleasure to drive> — see delight 1
3 someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment <a good-humored girl whoʼs a pleasure to be around> — see fun 1