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

Beyond its pleasures as a noir, the chronicle of Kolechko’s fight against nascent Soviet power easily reminds one of present-day Ukraine’s struggle to preserve its dignity in the face of oppressive forces. —The Atlantic, 14 May 2026

One of the pleasures of the film — of today’s French cinema in general — is the delicious multi-dimensionality of its female protagonist. —Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026

Rooting for a hapless team for nearly two decades teaches you to find pleasures beyond victory. —Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 13 May 2026

The chickens had indeed been attacked by a coyote, a juvenile who’d never before enjoyed the pleasures of the coop. —Literary Hub, 12 May 2026

Eating a cold slice of cantaloupe over a kitchen sink, its juices dripping down your forearms, is one of summer’s greatest pleasures. —Janet McCracken, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026

One of the pleasures of theater in the round is being able to glance across the stage and see how others are reacting to what is unfolding. —Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026

Divinity above, earthly pleasures below. —Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Yet one of the most immediate pleasures of using the X2D II isn’t buried in its spec sheet. —Robb Rice, Robb Report, 10 May 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