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Reading by the window gave her pleasure.
What does Pleasure mean?
Pleasure is a feeling of enjoyment.
Dictionary definition
A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction.
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Pleasure in a sentence
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The students took pleasure in finishing the mural together.
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The story contrasts quick pleasure with the deeper satisfaction of helping others.
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What does pleasure mean?
Pleasure means pleasure is a feeling of enjoyment.
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WordPleasure.
Partnoun.
MeaningPleasure is a feeling of enjoyment.
ExampleExample: Reading by the window gave her pleasure.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- plezh · er
- Strongest beat
- plezh
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on plezh.
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Synonyms
Words like Pleasure
enjoymentA happy feeling from something pleasant.
delightGreat pleasure or happiness.
Antonyms
Opposite words
discomfortAn unpleasant feeling.
displeasureA feeling of being unhappy or unsatisfied.
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Hint for students
Pleasure is a feeling of enjoyment.
Common mix-up
Pleasure is not the same as discomfort. Pleasure means pleasure is a feeling of enjoyment.
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Read this model sentence: The students took pleasure in finishing the mural together. Clue words: students, took, finishing. Underline clue words that show why pleasure fits instead of discomfort. Now write one new sentence that shows pleasure without using the word pleasure. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show pleasure?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The students took pleasure in finishing the mural together." Why does pleasure fit better than discomfort?
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