pleasure — a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpleʒər/
Example Sentences
- My cat's guilty pleasure is knocking things off the table.
- It was a pleasure meeting you at the conference.
- He finds pleasure in collecting vintage rubber ducks.
pleasure
NOUN[/ˈpleʒər/]
a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment
A child experiences pure pleasure while eating ice cream
True pleasure lies in leisure, not in treasure
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Pleasure derives from Latin placere, meaning 'to please' or 'to be agreeable'. The word passed through Old French plaisir before entering Middle English, preserving its sense of contentment and satisfaction.
Breakdown
Latin placere (to please) → Old French plaisir → Middle English pleasure, with the -ure suffix denoting a state or quality, as in nature and culture.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat's guilty pleasure is knocking things off the table.”
“It was a pleasure meeting you at the conference.”
“He finds pleasure in collecting vintage rubber ducks.”
“Simple pleasures like morning coffee make life beautiful.”
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