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Pleasure

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.

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

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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