Pleasure: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleasure

[ ˈplɛʒər ]

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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.

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.