Pleasureless

pleas·ure  (plzhr)

n.

1. The state or feeling of being pleased or gratified.

2. A source of enjoyment or delight: The graceful skaters were a pleasure to watch.

3. Amusement, diversion, or worldly enjoyment: "Pleasure . . . is a safer guide than either right or duty" (Samuel Butler).

4. Sensual gratification or indulgence.

5. One's preference or wish: What is your pleasure?

v. pleas·ured, pleas·ur·ing, pleas·ures

v.tr.

To give pleasure or enjoyment to; gratify: Our host pleasured us with his company.

v.intr.

1. To take pleasure; delight: The hiker paused, pleasuring in the sounds of the forest.

2. To go in search of pleasure or enjoyment.

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[Middle English, from Old French plaisir, from plaisir, to please; see please.]

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pleasure·less adj.