pleasures
word · lemma: pleasure
Definition
Things that give you happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction. "Pleasures" are the experiences or activities you find enjoyable.
Usage & Nuances
"Pleasures" is usually formal or neutral, often used in phrases like "simple pleasures" (everyday joys) or "guilty pleasures" (things you enjoy but may feel embarrassed about). Don't confuse with "leisure" (free time). Often plural when talking about more than one source of enjoyment.
Example Sentences
She enjoys the little pleasures of daily life, like a hot cup of tea in the morning.
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After a long week, relaxing with friends is one of my favorite pleasures.
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Children find pleasures in simple things.
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Traveling and trying new foods are two of my greatest pleasures.
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Don't feel bad about your guilty pleasures—everyone has them!
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Eating chocolate is one of life's pleasures.
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