pleasure

[plezh-er] / ˈplɛʒ ər /

NOUN

delight, happiness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amusement bliss comfort contentment enjoyment gratification hobby joy luxury satisfaction thrill

STRONG

buzz delectation diversion ease entertainment felicity flash fruition game gladness gluttony gusto indulgence joyride kick kicks recreation relish revelry seasoning self-indulgence solace spice titillation turnon velvet zest

WEAK

joie de vivre primrose path

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discontent displeasure dissatisfaction misery need sadness sorrow unhappiness upset want woe work

STRONG

apathy blandness chore dullness labor task

WEAK

dislike gloom hate hatred melancholy pain trouble worry

NOUN

will, inclination

Synonyms

STRONGEST

desire purpose

STRONG

choice command fancy liking mind option preference velleity want wish

Antonyms

STRONG

dislike hate hatred

WEAK

gloom melancholy pain sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness worry

Example Sentences

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But the day wasn’t to be pure pleasure.

From Literature

The promise is layered pleasure: creamy against crisp, bright against rich.

From Salon

Above all Wells can be read, like Gibbon, for the pleasure of the journey in his company.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is a pleasure to be here. Last season we could not reach this stage, so it is nice," Guardiola added.

From BBC

Hans believes Cathleen will get many more years of motoring pleasure out of the Austin.

From BBC