Pleasure: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleasure

 

[ ˈplɛʒər ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

A feeling of happiness, satisfaction, or enjoyment.

Synonyms

enjoyment, happiness, satisfaction

Examples of usage

  • I get great pleasure from reading books.
  • He took pleasure in helping others.
  • She found pleasure in simple things like watching the sunset.
Context #2 | Noun

activity

An activity that brings enjoyment or satisfaction.

Synonyms

delight, enjoyment, joy

Examples of usage

  • Cooking is a pleasure for her.
  • Playing the piano brings him great pleasure.
Context #3 | Verb

formal

To give enjoyment or satisfaction to.

Synonyms

delight, gratify, satisfy

Examples of usage

  • She was pleased to see her friends.
  • The performance pleased the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "pleasure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prazer

🇮🇳 सुख

🇩🇪 Vergnügen

🇮🇩 kesenangan

🇺🇦 задоволення

🇵🇱 przyjemność

🇯🇵 喜び (yorokobi)

🇫🇷 plaisir

🇪🇸 placer

🇹🇷 zevk

🇰🇷 기쁨 (gippeum)

🇸🇦 متعة (mutʻa)

🇨🇿 potěšení

🇸🇰 potešenie

🇨🇳 愉快 (yúkuài)

🇸🇮 užitek

🇮🇸 ánægja

🇰🇿 қанағат

🇬🇪 სიამოვნება (siamovneba)

🇦🇿 zövq

🇲🇽 placer

Etymology

The word 'pleasure' originated from the Old French word 'plaisir', which means 'to please'. Over the years, it has evolved to represent a feeling of happiness or satisfaction. The concept of pleasure has been explored in various philosophical and psychological theories, highlighting its importance in human well-being and fulfillment.

See also: unpleasant.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,628, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.