Pleasurous vs. Pleasure — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Pleasurous and Pleasure
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Definitions
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
