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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“It was a pleasure to have you, Hank.”

From Literature

She knew how to poke fun at pious men in frilly dickeys, and rhapsodize on the pleasures found in everyday life.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even if we’ll never get to see one, the pleasure of looking for the littlest hummingbird in the world is fun enough.

From Literature

"For the project to come together more than a decade later... It's so great. What an opportunity, it is such a pleasure," he added.

From Barron's

“He was one of the kindest, best people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.”

From The Wall Street Journal