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Definition of pleasure

pleasure

/ˈplɛʒ.ər/
plea · sure
Adverb:pleasurably
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Plural:pleasures
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Adjective:pleasurable
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Past Simple:pleasured
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Past Participle:pleasured
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Present Participle:pleasuring
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• noun

1

A feeling of happy satisfaction, enjoyment, or delight.

Example

"She listened with great pleasure as the orchestra performed her favorite symphony."

2

An event, activity, or experience that provides enjoyment or recreation, often contrasted with work or duty.

Example

"Reading in the garden on a quiet Sunday afternoon is one of life's simplest pleasures."

3

A person's will, desire, or preference, especially as expressed in polite or formal contexts.

Example

"The cabinet ministers serve at the pleasure of the prime minister."

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• verb

1

To give satisfaction, enjoyment, or gratification to someone.

Example

"The chef aimed to pleasure the guests with an elaborate seven-course tasting menu."

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• Rhymes for pleasure

• Nearby Words

pleasingness
pleasurable
pleasurably
pleasure
pleasureless
pleat
pleather

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'plaisir' (originally an infinitive meaning 'to please' used as a noun), with the ending altered by analogy with words in '-ure' such as 'measure'; ultimately from Latin 'placere' ('to please' or 'be acceptable').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pleasure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pleasure
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