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PLEASURE

(noun, verb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Pleasure.

How to pronounce pleasure:

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Pleasure - as a noun

A fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

Example: "He was tingling with pleasure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pleasance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feeling
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
pain

Something or someone that provides a source of happiness

Example: "A joy to behold"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delightjoy

A formal expression

Example: "He serves at the pleasure of the president"

An activity that affords enjoyment

Example: "He puts duty before pleasure"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sexual gratification

Example: "He took his pleasure of her"

Pleasure - as a verb

To give or afford pleasure to.

To give sexual pleasure to.

Example: "Johnny pleasured jackie orally last night."

To take pleasure; to seek or pursue pleasure.

Example: "To go pleasuring"

Pleasure - as an interjection

Pleased to meet you, "it's my pleasure"

Example Sentences

"I take great pleasure in reading books."
"Eating ice cream is a simple pleasure."
"She derived pleasure from playing the piano."
"It gives me great pleasure to announce our engagement."
"I find pleasure in spending time with my family."
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Word Game Points

Is PLEASURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pleasure is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLEASURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PLEASURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pleasure is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLEASURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PLEASURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pleasure is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLEASURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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