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Pleasures

/ˈplɛʒəz/

A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

📖 Definitions of "Pleasures"

noun
  1. 1

    A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

    "He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

  2. 2

    A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.

    "Having a good night's sleep is one of life's little pleasures."

  3. 3

    One's preference.

    "What is your pleasure: coffee or tea?"

  4. 4

    The will or desire of someone or some agency in power.

    "at Congress's pleasure: whenever or as long as Congress desires"

verb
  1. 1

    To give or afford pleasure to.

  2. 2

    To give sexual pleasure to.

    "Johnny pleasured Jackie orally last night."

  3. 3

    To take pleasure; to seek or pursue pleasure.

    "to go pleasuring"

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