PLEASANCE Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

pleasance

noun

Definition of pleasance

as in joy

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Noun

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Your goals can hold more joy with the right adjustment.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
The scenes radiate the joy of being young, attractive, and filled with infinite free time and minimal distractions except the open sky above you.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of joy

Noun

In a television ad for Dunkin’, Kylie Jenner wore a blush-pink, satin, structured blazer with over-the-top shoulder pads, a designer choice that generated some amusement online from those previously unfamiliar with the brand’s name.

— Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
The press noted with amusement the plight of the court reporter who threw his hands in the air in frustration after trying to transcribe scatting.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of amusement

Noun

Her parents approach sexuality head on, almost with glee, which is certainly unusual for their time and place.

— Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
His earlier display of emotion made the song’s meaning hit even harder — and as the crowd erupted into jumps and shouts of glee, Smith stood there, a grin growing on his lipsticked mouth.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of glee

Noun

While the bliss of a spa treatment will eventually wear off and shore excursions can be hit-or-miss, paying for a balcony cabin stands out as one of the most reliable cruise upgrades.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
My mom pulled off something incredible by facilitating this surprise, this gift, and Justin and I started laughing out of pure bliss.

— Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of bliss

Noun

Sills, whose felicity with Shakespeare’s language is so formidable as to sometimes walk off with Othello’s requisite vulnerability, did not always travel far enough down Kadri’s road.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
What was the secret of American felicity and prosperity?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 June 2026

Definition of felicity

Noun

The survey revealed that when parents evaluate family-friendly retail and experiences, fun and enjoyment (68 percent) and spending time together (66 percent) ranked higher than price and affordability (60 percent).

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Audiences will likely get more out of it if they’re caught up on the entire franchise, but that is not required for enjoyment and understanding.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoyment

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