'Pleasure' definitions:
Definition of 'pleasure'
From: WordNet
noun
A fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience; "he was tingling with pleasure" [syn: pleasure, pleasance] [ant: pain, painfulness]
noun
Something or someone that provides a source of happiness; "a joy to behold"; "the pleasure of his company"; "the new car is a delight" [syn: joy, delight, pleasure]
noun
A formal expression; "he serves at the pleasure of the President"
noun
An activity that affords enjoyment; "he puts duty before pleasure"
noun
Sexual gratification; "he took his pleasure of her"
Definition of 'Pleasure'
From: GCIDE
- Pleasure \Pleas"ure\, v. i. To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; as, to go pleasuring. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Pleasure'
From: GCIDE
- Pleasure \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. [1913 Webster]
- At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. --Ps. xvi. 11. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man. --Prov. xxi. 17. [1913 Webster]
- Lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God. --2 Tim. iii. 4. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- Use your pleasure; if your love do not presuade you to come, let not my letter. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 4. That which pleases; a favor; a gratification. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure --Acts xxv. 9. [1913 Webster]
- At pleasure, by arbitrary will or choice. --Dryden.
- To take pleasure in, to have enjoyment in. --Ps. cxlvii. 11. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Pleasure is used adjectively, or in the formation of self-explaining compounds; as, pleasure boat, pleasure ground; pleasure house, etc. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Enjoyment; gratification; satisfaction; comfort; solace; joy; gladness; delight; will; choice; preference; purpose; command; favor; kindness. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Pleasure'
From: GCIDE
- Pleasure \Pleas"ure\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pleasured; p. pr. & vb. n. Pleasuring.] To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- [Rolled] his hoop to pleasure Edith. --Tennyson. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'pleasure'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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
Words containing 'Pleasure'
- At pleasure,
- Pleasurable,
- Pleasurableness,
- Pleasurably,
- Pleasured,
- Pleasureful,
- Pleasurer,
- Pleasuring,
- Play pleasure,
- To take pleasure in,
- gold of pleasure,
- lady of pleasure,
- pleasure boat,
- pleasure craft,
- pleasure ground,
- pleasure principle,
- pleasure seeker,
- pleasure seeking,
- pleasure trip,
- sexual pleasure,
- Pleasure Ridge Park,
- gold-of-pleasure,
- Pleasure Ridge Park, KY,
- pleasure-pain principle,
- pleasure-unpleasure principle