pleasure
Translation
pleasure, enjoyment, delight, satisfaction
Examples
Reading is one of my greatest pleasures.
Reading is one of my greatest pleasures.
It was a pleasure to meet you.
It was a pleasure to meet you.
He takes no pleasure in his work.
He takes no pleasure in his work.
Grammar Patterns
to take pleasure in ((sth.)) to find enjoyment in (sth.) He takes pleasure in simple things.
it is a pleasure to ((do sth.)) it is enjoyable to (do sth.) It is a pleasure to work with you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enjoyment, delight, joy; Antonyms: displeasure, pain, misery
Etymology
From Old French 'plaisir', from Latin 'placere' meaning 'to please'.
Memory Tips
The feeling you get when something 'pleases' you is 'pleasure'.