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pleasures

pleas·ure
P p

Transcription

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

Definitions of pleasures word

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

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Origin of pleasures

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 Pleasures

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pleasures 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

pleasures usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for pleasures

noun pleasures

  • appreciations — Plural form of appreciation.
  • chocolates — Plural form of chocolate.
  • clambakes — Plural form of clambake.
  • contentments — Plural form of contentment.
  • delicacies — something delightful or pleasing, especially a choice food considered with regard to its rarity, costliness, or the like: Caviar is a great delicacy.

verb pleasures

Antonyms for pleasures

noun pleasures

  • abominations — Plural form of abomination.
  • abuses — Plural form of abuse.
  • adversities — adverse or unfavorable fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress: Friends will show their true colors in times of adversity.
  • afflictions — Plural form of affliction.
  • aggravations — Plural form of aggravation.

verb pleasures

  • racks — Plural form of rack.

Top questions with pleasures

  • what are guilty pleasures?

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