Thesaurus: pleasure

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1. n. The gratification of the senses or of the mind; agreeable sensations or emotions; the excitement, relish, or happiness produced by the expectation or the enjoyment of something good, delightful, or satisfying; -- opposed to pain, sorrow, etc.
2. n. Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; -- opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc.
3. n. What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose.
4. n. That which pleases; a favor; a gratification.
5. v. t. To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.
6. v. i. To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; as, to go pleasuring.
7. n. a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
8. n. something or someone that provides a source of happiness
9. n. a formal expression
10. n. an activity that affords enjoyment
11. n. sexual gratification