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pleasure

130 5.6
A feeling of sexual satisfaction from sex
  • noun
  • /ˈplɛʒər/
  • NSFW
translation icon : placer sexual
  • As the girl reaches the crescendo of maximum pleasure, the man comes.
  • sexual pleasure
  • sensual pleasure
  • erotic pleasure

They rate rate that the least pleasure inducing sexual act.

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Examples

  • Do you derive sexual pleasure in the same way that a guy would?

  • Meaning every part of me gives me erotic pleasure.

  • It, I mean, can we really take pleasure in sex when we have to be great at it?

  • I am entitled to have pleasure by myself with my partner.

  • I know how to give a man pleasure.

  • And women crave much more than just physical pleasure in the bedroom, guys.

  • She's inspired millions of people to normalize sex and pleasure by creating a safe space where people can explore.

  • Annabelle, you're the most responsive woman it's ever been my pleasure to take to bed.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • To him, fine clothes are a further fount of pleasure that he acknowledges as a source of female self-esteem.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Many find pleasure in exploring their partner's desires and fantasies.

Synonyms

satisfaction
vspleasure
192 2.2

A pleasant feeling when you achieve something or your needs are met

is specifically the bodily reward from intimate acts rather than achievement or goals
delight
vspleasure
184 1.2

A thing or feeling that gives great pleasure

is specifically the bodily reward from intimate acts rather than wide happiness
enjoyment
vspleasure
73 1.0

The feeling of pleasure you get from something

is specifically the bodily reward from intimate acts rather than a general good feeling
gratification
vspleasure
50 4.3

A feeling of pleasure when a wish or need is met

is specifically the bodily reward from intimate acts rather than general fulfillment
sexual pleasure
vspleasure
  • NSFW
7 5.6

A strong physical feeling of enjoyment from close touching or activities between adults

is specifically the bodily reward from intimate acts rather than other joys
delectation
vspleasure
  • Literature
1 9.0

A great pleasure you feel when you enjoy something

is specifically the bodily reward from intimate acts rather than intense general joy
pleasance
vspleasure
  • Archaic
9.9

A quiet feeling of being happy and satisfied

is specifically the bodily reward from intimate acts rather than mild pleasantness

Antonyms

Feeling unhappy or not pleased with something

Idioms

Remain in prison or in a job with no fixed end date

Compounds

A thing you enjoy even though you feel a little ashamed about it

A small everyday moment that makes you happy

7 5.6

A strong physical feeling of enjoyment from close touching or activities between adults

A journey taken to enjoy yourself rather than for work

A boat with a motor and a cabin where people live and relax

A large motorboat with a cabin and bathroom for living on board

1 3.9

A person who likes to do things that feel very good in their body

pleasure principle
  • Specialized
1 8.6

A strong drive to get what you want right away without thinking about bad results

Pleasure from physical or material things rather than spiritual ones

pleasure ground
  • Archaic
1 5.0

A park with rides, games, and places to eat

9.9

A woman who works as a prostitute

An annual plant with small yellow flowers grown for oil-rich seeds and fiber

8.8

A natural drive that makes people seek pleasure and avoid pain, often in early childhood

A part of the mind that wants things now, avoids bad feelings, and treats fantasy like reality

pleasure house
  • Offensive
9.5

A place where adults go for gambling or sexual services

8.7

Touching your own body to feel sexual pleasure

How Pleasurable

orgasm
  • Offensive
115 6.7
pleasure
  • NSFW
130 5.6

Surface Forms

pleasure singular
pleasures plural

Morphology

pleasure = please (semi-transparent) = please + ure

The sexual sense is an extension of the general sense of 'pleasure' but is domain-specific; learners may not automatically infer the sexual nuance from 'please'.

Etymology

Pleasure comes from the Latin placere 'to please' and shares the root of the common word please, so the word is used for any strong enjoyment, including sexual satisfaction, because such experiences also 'please' the body and mind.