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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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   What is the difference between pleasure and enjoyment?

   • Pleasure, enjoyment, delight, joy refer to the feeling of being pleased and happy. 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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   How do you describe pleasure in a sentence?

   • pleasure in something He takes no pleasure in his work. pleasure in doing something She took pleasure in shocking her parents. pleasure from/out of something A large number of people fail to derive any pleasure at all from horror movies. pleasure from/out of doing something He gets a lot of pleasure out of watching his children perform.

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   What is the difference between pleasure and pain?

   • 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. People talk about sexual pleasure, but that's just one kind.

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   What is the meaning of pleasure?

   • the state or feeling of being pleased. enjoyment or satisfaction derived from what is to one's liking; gratification; delight. the pursuit of pleasure. Are you traveling on business or for pleasure? sensual gratification. It was a pleasure to see you. the pleasure of his company. to make known one's pleasure. , pleas·ured, pleas·ur·ing.

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   What is a pleasure in simple things?

   • Taking pleasure in simple things will help you relax. [ + to infinitive ] It was such a pleasure to meet you. He wrote an article on the pleasures and pains of camping. Coffee is one of my few pleasures. His books are a pleasure to read because he writes with such clarity and precision. It is a great pleasure to welcome you all here this evening.

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   Is it a pleasure to do something?

   • it is a pleasure to do something It's a pleasure to meet you. ‘Thanks for doing that.’ ‘It's a pleasure.’ (formal) as you want; as somebody else wants The land can be sold at the owner's pleasure. something that you enjoy, even though you feel it is not really a good thing Daytime TV is one of my guilty pleasures.

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

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     PLEASURE translate: 愉快，欢乐;满意;欣慰;乐事. Learn more in the...

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     a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction, or something that...

   • Pleasure in Arabic

     PLEASURE translate: سُرور / سَعادة, مُتْعة. Learn more in...

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     PLEASURE definicja: 1. enjoyment, happiness, or...

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     PLEASURE translate: ความยินดี. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     PLEASURE translate: удовольствие , наслаждение, удовольствие...

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   a cause or source of enjoyment or delight: It was a pleasure to see you. pleasurable quality: the pleasure of his company. one's will, desire, or choice: to make known one's pleasure. Synonyms: predilection, inclination, wish, preference.

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   a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction, or something that produces this feeling: [ U ] The boy’s visits gave his grandparents a great deal of pleasure. [ C usually sing ] It’s always a pleasure to see you. (Definition of pleasure from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of pleasure. pleasure.

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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. People talk about sexual pleasure, but that's just one kind.

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