Joy vs. Pleasure
Joynoun
A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.
Joynoun
Anything that causes such a feeling.
Joynoun
Luck or success; a positive outcome.
Joynoun
(obsolete) The sign or exhibition of joy; gaiety; merriment; festivity.
Joyverb
(intransitive) To feel joy, to rejoice.
Joyverb
To enjoy.
Joyverb
To give joy to; to congratulate.
Joyverb
To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.
Joynoun
The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; pleasurable feelings or emotions caused by success, good fortune, and the like, or by a rational prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exhilaration of spirits; delight.
Joynoun
That which causes joy or happiness.
Joynoun
The sign or exhibition of joy; gayety; mirth; merriment; festivity.
Joyverb
To rejoice; to be glad; to delight; to exult.
Joyverb
To give joy to; to congratulate.
Joyverb
To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.
Joyverb
To enjoy.
Joynoun
the emotion of great happiness
Joynoun
something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness;
Joyverb
feel happiness or joy
Joyverb
make glad or happy
Joy
The word joy means a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
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.
