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 pleasure pleasure /ˈplɛʒɝ/

noun

  1. () A fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience  ( pleasance , pleasure )
    a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
     He was tingling with pleasure
    he was tingling with pleasure
  2. () Something or someone that provides a source of happiness  ( delight , pleasure , joy )
    something or someone that provides a source of happiness
     A joy to behold
    a joy to behold
     The pleasure of his company
    the pleasure of his company
     The new car is a delight
    the new car is a delight
  3. Sexual gratification  ( pleasure )
    sexual gratification
     He took his pleasure of her
    he took his pleasure of her
  4. An activity that affords enjoyment  ( pleasure )
    an activity that affords enjoyment
     He puts duty before pleasure
    he puts duty before pleasure
  5. A formal expression  ( pleasure )
    a formal expression
     He serves at the pleasure of the President
    he serves at the pleasure of the President