pleas·ure
(plĕzh́ər)
[Middle English, from Old French plaisir, from plaisir, to please; see please.]
noun
- The state or feeling of being pleased or gratified.
- A source of enjoyment or delight: The graceful skaters were a pleasure to watch.
- Amusement, diversion, or worldly enjoyment: “Pleasure . . . is a safer guide than either right or duty” (Samuel Butler)
- Sensual gratification or indulgence.
- One's preference or wish: What is your pleasure?
verb: -ured, -ur·ing, -ures.
transitive verb
- To give pleasure or enjoyment to; gratify: Our host pleasured us with his company.
intransitive verb
- To take pleasure; delight: The hiker paused, pleasuring in the sounds of the forest.
- To go in search of pleasure or enjoyment.
derivatives
- pleaśure·less
- adjective
