Pleasure

Quick meaning: Pleasure is a noun meaning (uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

Meaning

(uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

More Meanings

1. (countable) A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.
2. (uncountable) Sexual enjoyment.
3. (uncountable) One's preference.
4. (formal, uncountable) The will or desire of someone or some agency in power.
5. pleased to meet you, "It's my pleasure"
6. (transitive) To give or afford pleasure to.
7. (transitive) To give sexual pleasure to.

Example Sentences

It was a pleasure to meet you.

Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure

He remembered with pleasure his home and family.

Having a good night's sleep is one of life's little pleasures.

Word Forms

• pleasures
• pleasuring
• pleasured

Synonyms for pleasure

Depending on context, synonyms include beatitude, bliss, delectation, ecstasy, euphoria, lust.

Antonyms for pleasure

Common opposites include agony, displeasure, pain, painfulness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include joy, pleasance, enjoyable, happiness, pleasant, enjoyment.

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