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How to pronounce pleasure in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms pleasance
Type of feeling
Has types enjoyment, sexual pleasure, pleasantness, comfort, delectation, delight
Derivation please


he was tingling with pleasure.
Type Words
Synonyms delight, joy
Type of positive stimulus
Derivation please


the pleasure of his company.
Type Words
Type of choice, pick, selection


he serves at the pleasure of the President.
Type Words
Type of activity
Has types luxuriation
Derivation please


he puts duty before pleasure.
Type Words
Type of sex, sex activity, sexual activity, sexual practice


he took his pleasure of her.

Examples of pleasure

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Guessing the gender of an unknown author became part of the pleasure of reading.
From the newsweek.com
Call this one a guilty pleasure, or just an enjoyable escape for a couple hours.
From the omaha.com
I tried to thank Hollingsworth, but could only muster a small groan of pleasure.
From the sfgate.com
For a while, seeing all these action stars in one movie is in itself a pleasure.
From the chron.com
I have always taken great pleasure in the concerts my sons have participated in.
From the dailyherald.com
For many scientists, just watching the data come in is a pleasure all by itself.
From the time.com
The pleasure is in the way Whitehead recalls it, in loving and lingering detail.
From the time.com
In years past, I had the pleasure of working side by side with people like that.
From the latimes.com
She understands well the pleasure and pain, both of love and of reading stories.
From the guardian.co.uk
More examples
  • A fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience; "he was tingling with pleasure"
  • Joy: something or someone that provides a source of happiness; "a joy to behold"; "the pleasure of his company"; "the new car is a delight"
  • A formal expression; "he serves at the pleasure of the President"
  • An activity that affords enjoyment; "he puts duty before pleasure"
  • Sexual gratification; "he took his pleasure of her"
  • (pleased) experiencing or manifesting pleasure
  • Pleasure describes the broad class of mental states that humans and other animals experience as positive, enjoyable, or worth seeking. It includes more specific mental states such as happiness, entertainment, enjoyment, ecstasy, and euphoria. ...
  • Pleasure is a Norwegian funky pop band, led by Fred Ball. One hit single was released, "Don't Look The Other Way", which featured Justine Frischmann (former lead singer for Elastica) on vocals. ...
  • Semisonic was an American alternative rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1993. The band consisted of three members: Dan Wilson (lead vocals, guitar), John Munson (bass guitar, backing vocals, keyboard), and Jacob Slichter (drums, percussion, keyboard). ...