Pleasure vs. Lust

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.

Lustnoun

A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

Lustnoun

(archaic) A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.

Lustnoun

(archaic) A delightful cause of joy, pleasure.

Lustnoun

(obsolete) virility; vigour; active power

Lustverb

To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.

Lustnoun

Pleasure.

Lustnoun

Inclination; desire.

Lustnoun

Longing desire; eagerness to possess or enjoy; - in a had sense; as, the lust of gain.

Lustnoun

Licentious craving; a strong sexual appetite.

Lustnoun

Hence: Virility; vigor; active power.

Lustverb

To list; to like.

Lustverb

To have an eager, passionate, and especially an inordinate or sinful desire, as for the gratification of the sexual appetite or of covetousness; - often with after.

Lustnoun

a strong sexual desire

Lustnoun

self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)

Lustverb

have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

Lustnoun

strong sexual desire

Lustnoun

a passionate desire for something

Lustnoun

a sensuous appetite regarded as sinful

Lustverb

have strong sexual desire for someone

Lustverb

have a strong desire for something

Lust

Lust is a psychological force producing intense desire for an object, or circumstance while already having a significant other or amount of the desired object. Lust can take any form such as the lust for sexuality (see libido), money, or power.