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pleasure meaning in Sanskrit

आनन्द ānandá

UK/ˈplɛʒə//ˈplɛʒɚ/

pleasure in Sanskrit: आनन्द (ānandá). In English, pleasure means a state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

Sanskrit words for pleasure

a state of being pleased
आनन्द ānandá

English meaning of pleasure

  1. noun A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
  2. noun A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.
  3. noun Sexual enjoyment.
  4. noun One's preference.

Full definition of pleasure

pleasure in a sentence

  • He remembered with pleasure his home and family.
  • I get a lot of pleasure from watching others work hard while I relax.
  • It was a pleasure to meet you.

Synonyms of pleasure

All synonyms of pleasure

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Questions about pleasure in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of pleasure in Sanskrit?
Pleasure in Sanskrit is आनन्द (ānandá).
pleasure इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Pleasure: आनन्द (ānandá).
What does pleasure mean in English?
Pleasure means a state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

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