pleasure
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈplɛʒə/]
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Senses
1. pleasure (noun) — sense 1
Definition: A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
Example: He remembered with pleasure his home and family.
Concept: Удовольствие
2. pleasure (noun) — sense 2
Definition: A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.
Example: It was a pleasure to meet you.
3. pleasure (noun) — sense 3
Definition: Sexual enjoyment.
4. pleasure (intj) — sense 4
Definition: pleased to meet you, "It's my pleasure"
5. pleasure (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To give or afford pleasure to.
Example: [H]e / [...] / Had tost his ball and flown his kite, and roll'd / His hoop to pleasure Edith, [...]
6. pleasure (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To give sexual pleasure to.
Example: Johnny pleasured Jackie with his mouth last night.
7. pleasure (verb) — sense 7
Definition: To take pleasure; to seek or pursue pleasure.
Example: to go pleasuring
Structure of the word
Roots:- pleh₂ (Proto-Indo-European)
Connections
Polarities
Hedonism ↔ Humility — concept «Удовольствие»
Pleasure ↔ Suffering — concept «Удовольствие»
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