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pleasure

/ˈplɛʒə/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The feeling of happiness and enjoyment, often caused by something that gives great satisfaction.

    - "She finds great pleasure in painting."
    - "The chocolate cake brought him immense pleasure."
  • Verb

    To derive enjoyment from (an activity or experience)

    - "He takes great pleasure in playing the piano."
    - "They pleasured themselves with a good meal."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈplɛʒɚ/



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Antonyms

displeasure , pain
Synonyms

delight , gladness , gratification , happiness , indulgence , satisfaction , delight , joy , desire , fancy , want , will , wish , discretion , gratify , please
Rhymes
Words rhyming with pleasure
rejoice , voice , choice , joys , noise , poise , toys , voices , boys
Variants
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pleasure , pleasures , pleasured , pleasuring , pleasure dome , pleasure principle , pleasure principles , pleasure craft , anti-pleasure , gold of pleasure , guilty pleasure , guilty pleasures , at someone's pleasure , at the pleasure of , at the pleasure of (someone) , at the pleasure of someone
Etymology
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Old French plaisir, from plaisir, to please, delight; akin to Latin placare, to appease, make smooth.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'pleasure' appears over 100 times in Shakespeare's works.

  2. The ancient Greeks believed that the gods took pleasure in watching human activities.

  3. The pleasure center in the brain is called the nucleus accumbens.


Related Concepts
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  1. Hedonism: A philosophical belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good and the primary goal of human life.

  2. Eudaimonia: A Greek concept meaning 'human flourishing' or 'living well,' often translated as 'happiness' or 'pleasure' in English.


Culture
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In literature and art, pleasure is often depicted as an essential human desire and source of happiness. It is a central theme in many works, such as Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics, where he argues that the ultimate goal of human life is to achieve pleasure and avoid pain. In music, the term 'pleasurable' is used to describe music that brings enjoyment and satisfaction.

How to Memorize "pleasure"

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    - Imagine a warm sunset, the colors of the sky, and the feeling of a gentle breeze on your skin. Visualize yourself experiencing pleasure in this setting.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pleasure' with positive experiences and emotions, such as happiness, satisfaction, or enjoyment.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Pleasure is Painless' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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