Synonyms of pleasures

pleasures 1 of 2

noun

plural of pleasure

1

as in joys

a source of great satisfaction

the new car is a real pleasure to drive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joys
• delights
• treats
• feasts
• gases
• amusements
• gratifications
• entertainments
• delectations
• reliefs
• diversions
• kicks
• mannas
• fun
• comforts
• recreations
• indulgences
• solaces
• ambrosias

2

as in delights

someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment

a good-humored girl who's a pleasure to be around

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delights
• entertainments
• diversions
• recreations
• fun
• picnics
• activities
• distractions
• festivities
• divertissements
• pastimes
• gaieties
• revels
• larks
• escapes
• revelries
• romps
• gambols
• frolics
• hilarities
• jollities
• merrymakings
• revelings
• sprees
• games
• convivialities
• screams
• jollifications
• time killers
• riots
• binges
• flings
• whoopees
• laughs
• rollicks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• bummers
• downers
• drags
• killjoys
• party poopers

pleasures

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pleasure

as in pleases

to give satisfaction to

a wine that is sure to pleasure even the most discriminating palate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delights
• pleases
• satisfies
• feasts
• thrills
• warms
• contents
• agrees (with)
• gratifies
• rejoices
• amuses
• gladdens
• entertains
• suits
• tickles
• gases
• comforts
• glads
• appeases
• soothes
• excites
• charms
• satiates
• titillates
• placates
• quenches
• calms
• mollifies
• pacifies
• treats
• assuages
• captivates
• humors
• spoils
• sates
• caters (to)
• indulges
• pampers
• diverts
• galvanizes
• coddles
• mollycoddles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• displeases
• outrages
• crosses
• aggravates
• bothers
• annoys
• bugs
• gets
• vexes
• irritates
• exasperates
• irks
• nettles
• ruffles
• maddens
• puts out
• chafes
• galls
• piques
• grates
• angers
• perturbs
• distresses
• infuriates
• provokes
• enrages
• inflames
• incenses
• upsets
• rouses
• rankles
• disturbs
• riles
• peeves
• roils
• frets
• affronts
• agitates
• insults
• steams up
• offends
• harasses
• harries
• pesters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pleasures

Noun

From the late 1990s on, Parton recognized that her hitmaking days were behind her, and frequently returned to songs and sounds associated with the pleasures and hardships of her mountain youth. — Jewly Hight, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

That inspired her blazing recent mixtape, Eternal, which traffics in big beats, exclamatory vocals, and thoughtful lyrics about the pleasures of being in a moveable, danceable body. — Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026

According to Sky & Telescope, that’s one of the unexpected pleasures of a deep lunar eclipse, briefly restoring a darker night sky despite the presence of a full moon. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

An immaculate natural setting, meticulous interior design, simple pleasures such as a complete sense of privacy, and impeccable service are just some of the highlights. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Pay attention to ordinary pleasures, like a warm bed on a cold night, a good cup of coffee, or a brightly colored bird outside the window. — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026

Prepare for a generous helping of pleasures at the dim sum table. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Comedy capers like this usually deflate in the third act when their pleasures get punctured by unfunny gunfire. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026

More often, though, the mood is more one of resignation to a hardscrabble existence that also has its pleasures. — Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Verb

In one especially heated sequence, Catherine, overcome with lust, dashes off to the moors and pleasures herself ferociously against the rocks. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026