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pleasure

/ˈplɛʒər/
noun★Intermediate— enjoyment or satisfaction
general

A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.

The pleasure of traveling to new places is unmatched.

The happiness and enjoyment of visiting new destinations cannot be compared.

💡

Often used to describe a positive emotional experience.

general

Something that gives enjoyment or satisfaction.

Music is one of life's simple pleasures.

Listening to music is one of the easy and enjoyable things in life.

💡

Can refer to both abstract and concrete things that bring happiness.

Collocations

take pleasure into enjoy doing somethingfor the pleasure offor the enjoyment ofpleasure principlepsychological concept of seeking pleasure and avoiding pain

Synonyms

joyhappinessdelightenjoymentsatisfaction

Antonyms

paindispleasuresorrowunhappiness

Related Phrases

take pleasure inphrase
to enjoy doing something
for the pleasure ofphrase
for the enjoyment of

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Pleasure is often used to describe a positive emotional experience, such as enjoying a hobby or activity.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While pleasure is a positive word, overusing it can make your writing sound repetitive. Vary your vocabulary with synonyms like joy, delight, or satisfaction.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'plesure', from Old French 'plaisir', from Latin 'placere' meaning 'to please'.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used both as a noun and a verb (e.g., 'I pleasure myself with a good book').

Word Breakdown

pleas
to please
root
+
-ure
noun suffix
suffix
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