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pleasure

/ˈplɛʒə/

/ˈplɛʒɚ/

Translations

pleasurenoun

pleasures

удовольствие

Reading is a great pleasure for many people.

Чтение доставляет большое удовольствие многим людям.

Additional translations

наслаждение

радость

удовольствие (в значении источник радости)

Synonyms

Antonyms

pleasureverb

pleasured

Past Simple

pleasured

Past Participle

pleasuring

Gerund

/ˈplɛʒə/

/ˈplɛʒɚ/

угождать

He always tries to pleasure his guests with delicious food.

Он всегда старается угождать своим гостям вкусной едой.

Additional translations

доставлять удовольствие

Synonyms

pleasureadjective

/ˈplɛʒə/

/ˈplɛʒɚ/

Used attributively before another noun to indicate that the thing is intended for enjoyment rather than work (e.g. pleasure cruise).

Definitions

pleasurenoun

A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.

She felt a great sense of pleasure when she heard the good news.

An event or activity from which one derives enjoyment.

Going to the beach is one of his greatest pleasures.

A source of delight or joy.

The garden was a pleasure to behold with its vibrant flowers.

Sexual gratification or the sensation accompanying orgasm.

She gasped with pleasure as he kissed her.

pleasureverb

To give enjoyment or satisfaction to someone.

The beautiful scenery pleasured the tourists.

To give sexual satisfaction to (oneself or another).

He pleasured his partner with gentle caresses.

pleasureadjective

Intended for recreation or enjoyment rather than for work or duty (used only attributively).

They booked a pleasure trip down the river.