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   pleasure

   /ˈplɛʒə/

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment: "she smiled with pleasure at being praised" Similar happinessdelightjoygladnessrapturegleesatisfactiongratificationfulfilmentcontentmentcontentednessenjoymentamusementhumorous:delectation
   • ▪ enjoyment and entertainment, as opposed to necessity: "she had not travelled for pleasure for a long time" Similar enjoymentfunentertainmentamusementdiversionrecreationleisurerelaxationinformal:jolliesbeer and skittles
   • ▪ an event or activity from which one derives enjoyment: "the car makes driving in the city a pleasure" Similar joydelightsource of pleasureenjoymentamusementdiversionrecreationpastimedivertissementtreatthrill
   • ▪ sensual gratification: "the touch of his fingers gave her such pleasure" Similar sensual gratificationhedonismindulgenceself-indulgenceself-gratificationlack of self-restraintlotus-eatingrare:sybaritism

   adjective

   • 1. used or intended for entertainment rather than business: "pleasure boats"

   verb

   • 1. give sexual enjoyment or satisfaction to: "tell me what will pleasure you"
   • ▪ derive enjoyment from: "risky verbal exchanges that the pair might pleasure in"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French plaisir ‘to please’ (used as a noun). The second syllable was altered under the influence of abstract nouns ending in -ure, such as measure.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPLEASURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   The meaning of PLEASURE is desire, inclination. How to use pleasure in a sentence.

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   PLEASURE meaning: 1. enjoyment, happiness, or satisfaction, or something that gives this: 2. enjoyment, happiness…. Learn more.

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   Pleasure is the general term: to take pleasure in beautiful scenery. Enjoyment is a quiet sense of well-being and pleasurable satisfaction: enjoyment at sitting in the shade on a warm day.

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   Pleasure is a general term for good feelings. People get pleasure from eating, sleeping, watching TV, or anything else they enjoy. Pleasure is the opposite of pain. Pain feels bad, but pleasure feels good.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPLEASURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Pleasure is the activity of enjoying yourself, especially rather than working or doing what you have a duty to do. He mixed business and pleasure in a perfect and dynamic way.

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   Definition of pleasure noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   PLEASURE meaning: 1. a feeling of happiness or enjoyment: 2. an enjoyable activity or experience: 3. If you do…. Learn more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › pleasurePleasure - definition of pleasure by The Free Dictionary

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    1. an agreeable or enjoyable sensation or emotion: the pleasure of hearing good music. 2. something that gives or affords enjoyment or delight: his garden was his only pleasure. 3. a. amusement, recreation, or enjoyment.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › pleasurepleasure - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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