pleasure

[ˈplɛʒər]

pleasure Definition

• 1. a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment
• 2. an event or activity from which one derives enjoyment

Using pleasure: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pleasure" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It's been a pleasure working with you.

• Example

  The book gave me great pleasure.

• Example

  I take pleasure in cooking for my family.

• Example

  She derives pleasure from playing the piano.

pleasure Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pleasure

• enjoyment
• delight
• satisfaction
• contentment
• gratification

Antonyms for pleasure

• displeasure
• discontent
• misery

Idioms Using pleasure

• my pleasure

  a polite response to someone thanking you

  Example

  Thank you for helping me. My pleasure!

• give pleasure

  to make someone feel happy or satisfied

  Example

  The flowers she received gave her great pleasure.

• guilty pleasure

  something that one enjoys despite feeling that it is not generally held in high regard or is seen as unusual

  Example

  Watching reality TV shows is my guilty pleasure.

Phrases with pleasure

• take pleasure in

  to enjoy doing something

  Example

  I take pleasure in reading books.

• at your pleasure

  whenever you like or choose

  Example

  You can come and go at your pleasure.

• with pleasure

  used to say that you are happy to do something

  Example

  Can you help me move this table? With pleasure!

Origins of pleasure

from Old French 'plaisir', meaning 'to please'

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Summary: pleasure in Brief

The term 'pleasure' [ˈplɛʒər] refers to a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment, or an event or activity from which one derives enjoyment. It is often used in phrases like 'take pleasure in,' 'at your pleasure,' and 'with pleasure.' Idioms like 'my pleasure' and 'guilty pleasure' add nuances of politeness and personal preference.