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Pleasurous vs. Pleasure — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Pleasurous and Pleasure

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Pleasurous

(rare) Characterized by pleasure.

Pleasure

Pleasure refers to experience that feels good, that involves the enjoyment of something. It contrasts with pain or suffering, which are forms of feeling bad.

Pleasure

A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment
She smiled with pleasure at being praised

Pleasure

Used or intended for entertainment rather than business
Pleasure boats

Pleasure

Give sexual enjoyment or satisfaction to
Tell me what will pleasure you
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Pleasure

The state or feeling of being pleased or gratified.

Pleasure

A source of enjoyment or delight
The graceful skaters were a pleasure to watch.

Pleasure

Amusement, diversion, or worldly enjoyment
"Pleasure ... is a safer guide than either right or duty" (Samuel Butler).

Pleasure

Sensual gratification or indulgence.

Pleasure

One's preference or wish
What is your pleasure?.
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Pleasure

To give pleasure or enjoyment to; gratify
Our host pleasured us with his company.

Pleasure

To take pleasure; delight
The hiker paused, pleasuring in the sounds of the forest.

Pleasure

To go in search of pleasure or enjoyment.

Pleasure

(uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
He remembered with pleasure his home and family.
I get a lot of pleasure from watching others work hard while I relax.

Pleasure

(countable) A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.
It was a pleasure to meet you.
Having a good night's sleep is one of life's little pleasures.

Pleasure

(uncountable) One's preference.
What is your pleasure: coffee or tea?

Pleasure

The will or desire of someone or some agency in power.
To hold an office at pleasure: to hold it indefinitely until it is revoked
At Congress's pleasure: whenever or as long as Congress desires

Pleasure

Pleased to meet you, "It's my pleasure"

Pleasure

(transitive) To give or afford pleasure to.

Pleasure

(transitive) To give sexual pleasure to.
Johnny pleasured Jackie with his mouth last night.

Pleasure

To take pleasure; to seek or pursue pleasure.
To go pleasuring

Pleasure

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.
At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Pleasure

Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; - opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc.
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man.
Lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.

Pleasure

What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose.
Use your pleasure; if your love do not presuade you to come, let not my letter.

Pleasure

That which pleases; a favor; a gratification.
Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure

Pleasure

To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.
[Rolled] his hoop to pleasure Edith.

Pleasure

To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; as, to go pleasuring.

Pleasure

A fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience;
He was tingling with pleasure

Pleasure

Something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness;
A joy to behold
The pleasure of his company
The new car is a delight

Pleasure

A formal expression;
He serves at the pleasure of the President

Pleasure

An activity that affords enjoyment;
He puts duty before pleasure

Pleasure

Sexual gratification;
He took his pleasure of her

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