Synonyms for

Pleasures

Verb / ˈpleʒɜ:z / Another word for pleasures — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a feeling of happiness, enjoyment or satisfaction

Synonyms & similar words

delight pain pleasure pleasance joy delight enjoyment joy satisfaction contentment bliss happiness thrill excitement gratification fulfillment amusement recreation entertainment diversion fun merriment glee jollity cheer

Synonyms by register

Formal

delights joys gratifications satisfactions

Informal

fun kicks good times enjoyment

Literary

bliss raptures ecstasies

Antonyms

suffering pain hardship sorrow grief misery anguish

Common collocations

  • simple pleasures
  • simple pleasures of life
  • guilty pleasures
  • guilty pleasures
  • pursuit of pleasures
  • bodily pleasures
  • intellectual pleasures

Word family

noun pleasure
verb please
adjective pleasurable
adverb pleasurably

Usage note

Pleasures often refers to enjoyable experiences, especially simple ones. It can sometimes carry a connotation of indulgence or sensuality, particularly when used in phrases like 'guilty pleasures'.

Example sentences

  1. She took pleasure in painting.
  2. The child screamed with pleasure on the rollercoaster.
  3. He derived pleasure from making music.
  4. Reading is one of my greatest pleasures.
  5. Dancing brings her great pleasure.

Quotes

  • The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. - Walter Bagehot
  • There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it. - Mary Wilson Little
  • The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. - Oscar Wilde

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