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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 meaning of pleasure?

   • 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. b. ( as modifier ): a pleasure boat; pleasure ground. 4. euphemistic sexual gratification or enjoyment: he took his pleasure of her.

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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 pleasure one thing?

   • If one just goes by the name, then pleasure is one single thing, but in fact it comes in many forms that are quite unlike each other. Think about it: we say that a mad man gets pleasure, and also that a sober-minded person takes pleasure in his very sobriety.

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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.

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