Happiness vs. Pleasure

Happinessnoun

(uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy.

Happinessnoun

prosperity, thriving, wellbeing.

Happinessnoun

Good luck; good fortune.

Happinessnoun

Fortuitous elegance; unstudied grace; — used especially of language.

Happinessnoun

Good luck; good fortune; prosperity.

Happinessnoun

An agreeable feeling or condition of the soul arising from good fortune or propitious happening of any kind; the possession of those circumstances or that state of being which is attended with enjoyment; the state of being happy; contentment; joyful satisfaction; felicity; blessedness.

Happinessnoun

Fortuitous elegance; unstudied grace; - used especially of language.

Happinessnoun

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

Happinessnoun

emotions experienced when in a state of well-being

Happiness

The term happiness is used in the context of mental or emotional states, including positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. It is also used in the context of life satisfaction, subjective well-being, eudaimonia, flourishing and well-being.Since the 1960s, happiness research has been conducted in a wide variety of scientific disciplines, including gerontology, social psychology and positive psychology, clinical and medical research and happiness economics.

Pleasurenoun

(uncountable) A state of being pleased.

Pleasurenoun

(countable) A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.

Pleasurenoun

(uncountable) One's preference.

Pleasurenoun

The will or desire of someone or some agency in power.

Pleasureinterjection

pleased to meet you

Pleasureverb

(transitive) To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.

Pleasureverb

(transitive) To give sexual pleasure to.

Pleasureverb

To take pleasure; to seek or pursue pleasure.

Pleasurenoun

The gratification of the senses or of the mind; agreeable sensations or emotions; the excitement, relish, or happiness produced by the expectation or the enjoyment of something good, delightful, or satisfying; - opposed to pain, sorrow, etc.

Pleasurenoun

Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; - opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc.

Pleasurenoun

What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose.

Pleasurenoun

That which pleases; a favor; a gratification.

Pleasureverb

To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.

Pleasureverb

To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; as, to go pleasuring.

Pleasurenoun

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

Pleasurenoun

something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness;

Pleasurenoun

a formal expression;

Pleasurenoun

an activity that affords enjoyment;

Pleasurenoun

sexual gratification;

Pleasurenoun

a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment

Pleasurenoun

enjoyment and entertainment, as opposed to necessity

Pleasurenoun

an event or activity from which one derives enjoyment

Pleasurenoun

sensual gratification

Pleasureadjective

used or intended for entertainment rather than business

Pleasureverb

give sexual enjoyment or satisfaction to

Pleasureverb

derive enjoyment from

Pleasure

Pleasure refers to experience that feels good, that involves the enjoyment of something. It contrasts with pain or suffering, which are forms of feeling bad.