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pleasures

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpɫɛʒɝz// UK //plˈɛʒəz// plea·sures

n. things that give you enjoyment or satisfaction. You use this word to talk about hobbies, foods, or activities that make you feel good.

n. sources of enjoyment, satisfaction, or delight. Typically used in the plural to refer to various activities or objects that provide happiness.


SIMPLE

Reading and hiking are my main pleasures.

CONTEXTUAL

She found simple pleasures in gardening and baking bread every weekend.

COMPLEX

The novel explores the quiet pleasures of rural life, contrasting them with the relentless pace of the city.

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