Pleasures

noun

/ˈplɛʒəz/

Word Frequency: 6.1

Definitions

1.nounA state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

"He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

2.nounA person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.

"Having a good night's sleep is one of life's little pleasures."

3.nounOne's preference.

"What is your pleasure: coffee or tea?"

4.nounThe will or desire of someone or some agency in power.

"at Congress's pleasure: whenever or as long as Congress desires"

5.verbTo give or afford pleasure to.

6.verbTo give sexual pleasure to.

"Johnny pleasured Jackie orally last night."

7.verbTo take pleasure; to seek or pursue pleasure.

"to go pleasuring"

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