pleasure

2 definitions • 7 examples

enjoyment, happiness, or satisfaction, or something that gives this:

His visits gave his grandparents such pleasure.

Taking pleasure in simple things will help you relax.

[ + to infinitive ] It was such a pleasure to meet you.

He wrote an article on the pleasures and pains of camping.

Coffee is one of my few pleasures.

a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction, or something that produces this feeling:

[ U ] The boy’s visits gave his grandparents a great deal of pleasure.

[ C usually sing ] It’s always a pleasure to see you.