pleasure; pleasance




a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

"he was tingling with pleasure"

Antonym:
  • pain; painfulness

Type of:
  • feeling

Types:
  • delight; delectation
  • enjoyment
  • pleasantness
  • comfort
  • sexual pleasure


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