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pleasured

pleas·ure
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [plezh-er]
    • /ˈplɛʒ ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [plezh-er]
    • /ˈplɛʒ ər/

Definitions of pleasured word

  • noun pleasured the state or feeling of being pleased. 1
  • noun pleasured enjoyment or satisfaction derived from what is to one's liking; gratification; delight. 1
  • noun pleasured worldly or frivolous enjoyment: the pursuit of pleasure. 1
  • noun pleasured recreation or amusement; diversion; enjoyment: Are you traveling on business or for pleasure? 1
  • noun pleasured sensual gratification. 1
  • noun pleasured a cause or source of enjoyment or delight: It was a pleasure to see you. 1

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Origin of pleasured

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; late Middle English (see please, -ure); replacing Middle English plaisir < Middle French (noun use of infinitive) < Latin placēre to please

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Pleasured

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pleasured popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

pleasured usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for pleasured

noun pleasured

  • dreamed — a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
  • funned — something that provides mirth or amusement: A picnic would be fun.
  • joyed — the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation: She felt the joy of seeing her son's success.
  • kicked — Simple past tense and past participle of kick.
  • zested — keen relish; hearty enjoyment; gusto.

Antonyms for pleasured

noun pleasured

  • abused — Simple past tense and past participle of abuse.
  • cared — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
  • cornered — having (a specified number or type of) corners
  • deadheaded — Simple past tense and past participle of deadhead.
  • discomforted — an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain.

verb pleasured

  • racked — Also called cloud rack. a group of drifting clouds.

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