noun
- A fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience.
- usage: "he was tingling with pleasure"
- synonyms: pleasance
- Something or someone that provides a source of happiness.
- usage: "a joy to behold"; "the pleasure of his company"; "the new car is a delight"
- A formal expression.
- usage: "he serves at the pleasure of the President"
- An activity that affords enjoyment.
- usage: "he puts duty before pleasure"
- Sexual gratification.
- usage: "he took his pleasure of her"
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