pleasance

noun

Definition of pleasancenext
as in joy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasance
  1. joy
  2. amusement
  3. glee
  4. bliss
  5. felicity
  6. gratification
  7. enjoyment
  8. pleasure
Noun
  • So when given the chance and despite their heartbreak, each of them spoke about Riley’s joy, her devotion to God and helping others, and the future their daughter, sister and friend dreamed about.
    Nicole Chavez, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Uncommon Goods Mindfulness Card Set For the BFF who keeps meaning to start a meditation practice, send them a set of mindfulness carts, which include over 50 exercises and prompts that bring their focus to the present and all the joy in the world around them.
    Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of joy
Noun
  • The woman, Felicity Irvine, shared a candid video of her amusement after learning what had really caught her partner's eye to TikTok on October 16.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Along the way, he’s been writing: plays, screenplays, silly songs for his private amusement, and humor pieces for McSweeney’s and The New Yorker.
    Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of amusement
Noun
  • Hundreds of revelers roar at once, thrusting homemade torches into the freezing air and banging pans together with cacophonous glee.
    Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The glee among conservative voters in the red wave Trump secured in this election was as palpable as the despair among liberal voters, who described themselves as shocked and in a state of disbelief about Harris' loss.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of glee
Noun
  • This indulgent addition to your bathroom routine turns stepping out of the shower into a moment of cozy bliss.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The Spa La Prairie Spa at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills features 5,000 square feet of bliss and tranquility.
    Tiffany Leigh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of bliss
Noun
  • So: Is any of this so very different from the absurd, grab-bag felicity of director King's Paddington 2, where we were enchanted watching a teddy bear sing and dance in prison?
    Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
  • However, Juneteenth maintains a resolve to protect Black family, freedom, and felicity.
    Danielle Broadway, Parents, 18 Nov. 2023
Definition of felicity
Noun
  • The researchers concluded that assumptions about children seeking instant gratification were untrue.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Schaeffer also didn’t rely on cameos as a way to provide that degree of gratification.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of gratification
Noun
  • Designed as an active, indoor-outdoor retreat, Ocean House emphasizes effortless enjoyment and low-maintenance luxury, ideal for those seeking both durability and sophistication.
    News Release, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Activities and Experiences Since the resort's ethos is enjoyment and peace throughout your stay, activities here follow that same path of relaxation.
    Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of enjoyment
Noun
  • Once inside, though, the experience is pure pleasure.
    Laurie Werner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • McCarthy never got the same pleasure of signing on long-term.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of pleasure
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