English dictionary

pleasure

/'pl/E//Z//@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

noun.feeling

Examples
He was tingling with pleasure.

Synonyms pleasance

Antonyms pain painfulness

Source: WordNet 3.0
something or someone that provides a source of happiness

noun.cognition

Examples
The pleasure of his company.

Synonyms delight joy

Source: WordNet 3.0
a formal expression

noun.cognition

Examples
He serves at the pleasure of the President.

Source: WordNet 3.0
an activity that affords enjoyment

noun.act

Examples
He puts duty before pleasure.

Source: WordNet 3.0
sexual gratification

noun.act

Examples
He took his pleasure of her.

Source: WordNet 3.0
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.

noun

Source: webster1913

To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.

verb

Source: webster1913
To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; as, to go pleasuring.

verb

Source: webster1913