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    Pleasure \Pleas"ure\, n. [F. plaisir, originally an infinitive.
    See {Please}.]
    1. 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.

    At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
    --Ps. xvi. 11.

    2. Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or
    dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; --
    opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc. ``Not
    sunk in carnal pleasure.'' --Milton.

    He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man. --Prov.
    xxi. 17.

    Lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God. --2
    Tim. iii. 4.

    3. What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or
    satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose. ``He will
    do his pleasure on Babylon.'' --Isa. xlviii. 14.

    Use your pleasure; if your love do not presuade you
    to come, let not my letter. --Shak.

    4. That which pleases; a favor; a gratification. --Shak.

    Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure --Acts
    xxv. 9.

    {At pleasure}, by arbitrary will or choice. --Dryden.

    {To take pleasure in}, to have enjoyment in. --Ps. cxlvii.
    11.

    Note: Pleasure is used adjectively, or in the formation of
    self-explaining compounds; as, pleasure boat, pleasure
    ground; pleasure house, etc.

    Syn: Enjoyment; gratification; satisfaction; comfort; solace;
    joy; gladness; delight; will; choice; preference;
    purpose; command; favor; kindness.

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