pleasure
UK: ˈplɛʒə | US: ˈplɛʒər
n. a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
n. an activity or experience that brings enjoyment
vt. to give enjoyment or satisfaction to someone
The word "pleasure" traces back to Latin placēre, meaning "to please." Through Old French plaisir, it evolved into Middle English as plesen (to please), later forming the noun plesaunce (delight). By the 14th century, "pleasure" emerged, combining the root pleas- (to please) with the suffix -ure, denoting a state of enjoyment. The logic reflects a shift from action (pleasing) to the resulting emotion (pleasure).
Reading a good book brings me great pleasure.
She took pleasure in helping others.
The trip was a pleasure from start to finish.
He smiled with pure pleasure at the surprise.
It’s a pleasure to meet you!