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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?

   • 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 pleasure a single thing?

   • Although pleasure is named as a single thing, it actually comes in various forms that are quite dissimilar. For instance, a mad man experiences pleasure, while a sober-minded person takes pleasure in his very sobriety. Therefore, pleasure is not a single thing.

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   How do you say 'it's a pleasure'?

   • You can say ' It's a pleasure ' or ' My pleasure ' as a polite way of replying to someone who has just thanked you for doing something. 'Thanks very much anyhow.'—'It's a pleasure.' 'Thanks for your call.'—'My pleasure'.

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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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