pleasure

Definitions

1. 1noun

   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.

2. 2noun

   Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; -- opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc.

3. 3noun

   What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose.

4. 4noun

   That which pleases; a favor; a gratification.

5. 5transitive verb

   To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.

6. 6intransitive verb

   To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; as, to go pleasuring.

7. 7noun

   sexual gratification

   "he took his pleasure of her"

8. 8noun

   an activity that affords enjoyment

   "he puts duty before pleasure"

9. 9noun

   a formal expression

   "he serves at the pleasure of the President"

10. 10noun

    something or someone that provides a source of happiness

    "a joy to behold"

    "the pleasure of his company"

    Synonyms

    delightjoy
11. 11noun

    a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

    "he was tingling with pleasure"

    Synonyms

    pleasance