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Common collocations with pleasure in American Collocation

pleasure noun

US /ˈpleʒər/

strong

absolute
enormous
great
immense
intense

His painting has given immense pleasure to people across the world.

physical or not spiritual

carnal
earthly
hedonistic
sensual
sensuous
sexual
worldly

They advocate generosity to the poor, and they rebuke all worldly pleasures.

not normal or healthy

dubious
guilty
perverse
sadistic
vicarious

It’s a dreadful movie, but there’s a certain perverse pleasure to be taken in its sheer awfulness.

simple

genuine
innocent
pure
sheer
simple

I think there is a case for doing subjects that simply stretch the mind, for the sheer pleasure of learning.

types of pleasure

aesthetic
aural
dining
driving
listening
reading
shopping
viewing

Lucio selects the best new music for your aural pleasure.

give pleasure

afford
bring
give

It gives me great personal satisfaction to create jewellery which then brings pleasure to other people.

get pleasure

derive
discover
experience
feel
find
have
take
taste

We take particular pleasure in sharing your visit and helping you make the most of it.

show that you feel pleasure

communicate
express
show

The Director expressed her pleasure at being asked to take over the project.

increase pleasure

enhance
heighten
maximize

The pleasure is heightened by the fact that it is the middle of a British winter.

comfort
delight
enjoyment
excitement
happiness
joy
pride
satisfaction

Ducks and geese are delightful birds and can give their owners much pleasure and enjoyment.