pleasure
word
/ˈpɫɛʒɝ/
PLE-zhur
/plˈɛʒɐ/
PLE-zhuh
Definition
A feeling of happiness or enjoyment; also used politely to refer to something that makes you happy or to respond to thanks.
Usage & Nuances
Often found in polite expressions: 'It's a pleasure to meet you', 'My pleasure' (response to 'thank you'). Typically used in more formal or positive situations and less in casual conversation. Can refer to both physical and emotional enjoyment.
Spanish: placer - gustoPortuguese (BR): prazerPortuguese (PT): prazerChinese (Simplified): 愉快 - 快乐 - 榮幸Chinese (Traditional): 愉快 - 快樂 - 榮幸Hindi: सुख - आनंदArabic: متعة - سرورBengali: আনন্দ - সুখRussian: удовольствиеJapanese: 喜びVietnamese: niềm vui - sự vui thíchKorean: 기쁨 - 즐거움Turkish: zevk - keyif - memnuniyetUrdu: خوشی - مسرتIndonesian: kesenangan - kenikmatan
Example Sentences
It's a pleasure to meet you.
basic
Reading gives me great pleasure.
basic
You are welcome—my pleasure!
basic
She smiled with pleasure when she saw the flowers.
natural
For your pleasure, we have arranged live music tonight.
natural
He takes no pleasure in arguing with friends.
natural