Pleasure
Pleas´ure
| n. | 1. | 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 | ||||||
| 2. | Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; - opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc. | |||||||
| 3. | What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose. | |||||||
| 4. | That which pleases; a favor; a gratification.
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| v. t. | 1. | To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify. | ||||||
| v. i. | 1. | To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; | ||||||
| Noun | 1. |  pleasure - a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience; "he was tingling with pleasure"Synonyms: pleasance Antonyms: painfulness, pain - emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid; "the pain of loneliness" |
| 2. | pleasure - something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness; "a joy to behold"; "the pleasure of his company"; "the new car is a delight" | |
| 3. | pleasure - a formal expression; "he serves at the pleasure of the President" | |
| 4. | pleasure - an activity that affords enjoyment; "he puts duty before pleasure" | |
| 5. | pleasure - sexual gratification; "he took his pleasure of her" |