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Meaning of 'pleasure' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Pleasure [ n.]
- The gratification of the senses or of the mind; agreeable sensations or emotions; the excitement, relish, or happiness produced by the expectation or the enjoyment of something good, delightful, or satisfying; -- opposed to pain, sorrow, etc.
- Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; -- opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc.
- What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose.
- That which pleases; a favor; a gratification.
2 . Pleasure [ v. i.]
- To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; as, to go pleasuring.
3 . Pleasure [ v. t.]
- To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.

Meaning of 'pleasure' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . pleasure [ n]
Meaning (1):
- something or someone that provides a source of happiness
Example in sentence:
  • a joy to behold;
  • the new car is a delight;
  • the pleasure of his company
Meaning (2):
- an activity that affords enjoyment
Example in sentence:
  • he puts duty before pleasure
Meaning (3):
- a formal expression
Example in sentence:
  • he serves at the pleasure of the President
Meaning (4):
- sexual gratification
Example in sentence:
  • he took his pleasure of her
Meaning (5):
- a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
Example in sentence:
  • he was tingling with pleasure

Nearby Words:

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