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Meaning of pleasure

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pleasure

Pronunciation:/ˈplɛʒə//ˈplɛʒɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

    Example: He remembered with pleasure his home and family.

    Synonyms:delightgladnessgratificationhappinessindulgencesatisfaction
    Antonyms:displeasurepain
  2. A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.

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

    Synonyms:delightjoy
  3. One's preference.

    Example: What is your pleasure: coffee or tea?

    Synonyms:desirefancywantwillwish
  4. The will or desire of someone or some agency in power.

    Example: at Congress's pleasure: whenever or as long as Congress desires

    Synonyms:discretion

verb

Definitions

  1. To give or afford pleasure to.

    Synonyms:gratifyplease
  2. To give sexual pleasure to.

    Example: Johnny pleasured Jackie orally last night.

  3. To take pleasure; to seek or pursue pleasure.

    Example: to go pleasuring

interjection

Definitions

  1. Pleased to meet you, "It's my pleasure"