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Pleasure

Pleasure Meaning & Definition
Pleasure Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Pleasure?

[n] sexual gratification; "he took his pleasure of her"
[n] an activity that affords enjoyment; "he puts duty before pleasure"
[n] a formal expression; "he serves at the pleasure of the President"
[n] something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness; "a joy to behold"; "the pleasure of his company"; "the new car is a delight"
[n] a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience; "he was tingling with pleasure"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Pleasure: delight | joy | pleasance

Related Terms | Find terms related to Pleasure: affability | agreeability | agreeableness | alternate choice | alternative | amenity | amiability | amicability | amusement | animus | appetence | appetency | appetite | ardor | behest | bidding | bliss | blissfulness | choice | comfort | command | commandment | compatibility | complaisance | conation | conatus | concupiscence | congeniality | contentment | cordiality | curiosity | decision | delectate | delectation | delight | desideration | desire | determination | dictate | dictation | direct order | discretion | disposition | diversion | divertisement | divertissement | drive | eagerness | enjoyableness | enjoyment | entertainment | fancy | fantasy | felicitousness | felicity | free choice | free will | fruition | geniality | gladden | goodliness | goodness | graciousness | gratification | gratify | happify | happiness | harmoniousness | hest | hope | horme | imperative | inclination | intellectual curiosity | intention | joy | joyance | kick | libido | liking | lust | lust for learning | mellifluousness | mellowness | mind | mirth | need | niceness | objective | option | optionality | order | passe-temps | passion | pastime | pleasance | pleasingness | pleasurability | pleasurableness | pleasure principle | pleasurefulness | possible choice | preference | rapport | recreation | regalement | relaxation | relish | resolution | satisfaction | say-so | sexual desire | solace | special order | sweetness | thirst for knowledge | thrill | urge | velleity | volition | want | wanting | welcomeness | will | will and pleasure | will power | wish | wish fulfillment | word | word of command

See Also | activity | choice | comfort | delectation | delight | enjoyment | feeling | pick | pleasantness | positive stimulus | selection | sex | sex activity | sexual activity | sexual pleasure | sexual practice

Pleasure In Webster's Dictionary

\Pleas"ure\, n. [F. plaisir, originally an infinitive. See {Please}.] 1. 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. At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. --Ps. xvi. 11. 2. Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; -- opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc. ``Not sunk in carnal pleasure.'' --Milton. He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man. --Prov. xxi. 17. Lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God. --2 Tim. iii. 4. 3. What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose. ``He will do his pleasure on Babylon.'' --Isa. xlviii. 14. Use your pleasure; if your love do not presuade you to come, let not my letter. --Shak. 4. That which pleases; a favor; a gratification. --Shak. Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure --Acts xxv. 9. {At pleasure}, by arbitrary will or choice. --Dryden. {To take pleasure in}, to have enjoyment in. --Ps. cxlvii. 11. Note: Pleasure is used adjectively, or in the formation of self-explaining compounds; as, pleasure boat, pleasure ground; pleasure house, etc. Syn: Enjoyment; gratification; satisfaction; comfort; solace; joy; gladness; delight; will; choice; preference; purpose; command; favor; kindness.
\Pleas"ure\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pleasured}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Pleasuring}.] To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify. --Shak. [Rolled] his hoop to pleasure Edith. --Tennyson.
\Pleas"ure\, v. i. To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; as, to go pleasuring.

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