pleasures

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 turn-on 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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Mostly cheap, guilty pleasures, from coasters to Christmas ornaments to, yes, shelves of Starbucks mugs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Scott Kennedy, a U.S. expat artist who helped on the mural project, called the experience one of the great pleasures of his life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

JG: I’ve been loving the stories about global soccer stars enjoying the strange pleasures of American culture and cuisine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

This list leaves plenty room for drink breaks and requests before winding down to some near-universal pleasures.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Teaching William has been one of the great pleasures of my life.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz