pleasure meaning and definition

PLEASURE noun

Definition of pleasure (noun)

1. a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
   • "he was tingling with pleasure"
   • synonyms: pleasance
   • antonym: pain
2. something or someone that provides a source of happiness
   • "a joy to behold"; "the pleasure of his company"; "the new car is a delight"
   • synonyms: delight, joy
3. a formal expression
   • "he serves at the pleasure of the President"
4. an activity that affords enjoyment
   • "he puts duty before pleasure"
5. sexual gratification
   • "he took his pleasure of her"