Dictionary
1. (
n.) 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.
2. (n.) Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; -- opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc.
3. (n.) What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose.
4. (n.) That which pleases; a favor; a gratification.
5. (v. t.) To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.
6. (v. i.) To take pleasure; to seek pursue pleasure; as, to go pleasuring.
Thesaurus
affability agreeability agreeableness alternate choice alternative amenity amiability amicability amusement animus appetence appetency appetite ardor behest bidding bliss blissfulness choice comfort command commandment compatibility complaisance conation conatus concupiscence congeniality contentment cordiality curiosity decision delectate delectation delight desideration desire determination dictate dictation direct order discretion disposition diversion divertisement divertissement drive eagerness enjoyableness enjoyment entertainment fancy fantasy felicitousness felicity free choice free will fruition geniality gladden goodliness goodness graciousness gratification gratify happify happiness harmoniousness hest hope horme imperative inclination intellectual curiosity intention joy joyance kick libido liking lust lust for learning mellifluousness mellowness mind mirth need niceness objective option optionality order passe-temps passion pastime pleasance pleasingness pleasurability pleasurableness pleasure principle pleasurefulness possible choice preference rapport recreation regalement relaxation relish resolution satisfaction say-so sexual desire solace special order sweetness thirst for knowledge thrill urge velleity volition want wanting welcomeness will will and pleasure will power wish wish fulfillment word word of command