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pleasure
/ˈplɛʒər/
enjoyment or satisfaction
She took great pleasure in reading books.
She enjoyed reading books very much.
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
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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
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