Definitions for pleasure

Overview of noun pleasure

The noun pleasure has 5 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (21) pleasure, pleasance

(a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience; "he was tingling with pleasure")

2. (4) joy, delight, pleasure

(something or someone that provides a source of happiness; "a joy to behold"; "the pleasure of his company"; "the new car is a delight")

3. pleasure

(a formal expression; "he serves at the pleasure of the President")

4. pleasure

(an activity that affords enjoyment; "he puts duty before pleasure")

5. pleasure

(sexual gratification; "he took his pleasure of her")