pleasure

/plˈɛʒɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
   “he was tingling with pleasure”
2. something or someone that provides a source of happiness
   “a joy to behold”
3. a formal expression
   “he serves at the pleasure of the President”
4. an activity that affords enjoyment
   “he puts duty before pleasure”
5. sexual gratification
   “he took his pleasure of her”

Synonyms for pleasure

• pleasance
• joy
• delight

Antonyms of pleasure

• pain

Words that rhyme with pleasure

• measure
• treasure
• leisure
• countermeasure
• displeasure
• leasure