pleasure

noun

(uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

(countable) A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.

(uncountable) Sexual enjoyment.

(uncountable) One's preference.

(formal, uncountable) The will or desire of someone or some agency in power.

verb

(transitive) To give or afford pleasure to.

(transitive) To give sexual pleasure to.

(intransitive, dated) To take pleasure; to seek or pursue pleasure.

Roots

placeopleas- · Latin · please

Synonyms for pleasure

delightn joyn pleasancen enjoymentn delectationn joyancen gratificationn delectatev satisfactionn thrilln contentmentn amusementn happinessn blissn

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