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pleasure

/ˈplɛʒə/
noun

  1. A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

    "He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

    Similar: delight, gladness, gratification, happiness, indulgence

  2. A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.

    "Having a good night's sleep is one of life's little pleasures."

    Similar: delight, joy

  3. One's preference.

    "What is your pleasure: coffee or tea?"

    Similar: desire, fancy, want, will, wish

Synonymsdelight, gladness, gratification, happiness, indulgence, satisfaction
Antonymsdispleasure, pain
verb

  1. To give or afford pleasure to.

    Similar: gratify, please

  2. To give sexual pleasure to.

    "Johnny pleasured Jackie orally last night."

  3. To take pleasure; to seek or pursue pleasure.

    "to go pleasuring"

Synonymsgratify, please
interjection

  1. Pleased to meet you, "It's my pleasure"

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