The difference between Discretion and Pleasure

When used as nouns, discretion means the quality of being discreet or circumspect, whereas pleasure means a state of being pleased or contented.


Pleasure is also interjection with the meaning: pleased to meet you.

Pleasure is also verb with the meaning: to give or afford pleasure to.

check bellow for the other definitions of Discretion and Pleasure

  1. Discretion as a noun:

    The quality of being discreet or circumspect.

    Examples:

    "Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair."

  2. Discretion as a noun:

    The ability to make wise choices or decisions.

  3. Discretion as a noun:

    The freedom to make one's own judgements.

    Examples:

    "I leave that to your discretion."

  1. Pleasure as a noun (uncountable):

    A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

    Examples:

    "He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

    "I get a lot of pleasure from watching others work hard while I relax."

  2. Pleasure as a noun (countable):

    A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.

    Examples:

    "It was a pleasure to meet you."

    "Having a good night's sleep is one of life's little pleasures."

  3. Pleasure as a noun (uncountable):

    One's preference.

    Examples:

    "What is your pleasure: coffee or tea?"

  4. Pleasure as a noun (formal, uncountable):

    The will or desire of someone or some agency in power.

    Examples:

    "to hold an office at pleasure: to hold it indefinitely until it is revoked"

    "to be imprisoned [[at Her Majesty's pleasure at Her Majesty's pleasure]]upright : to be imprisoned indefinitely"

    "at Congress's pleasure: whenever or as long as Congress desires"

  1. Pleasure as a verb (transitive):

    To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Shakespeare"

  2. Pleasure as a verb (transitive):

    To give sexual pleasure to.

    Examples:

    "Johnny pleasured Jackie orally last night."

  3. Pleasure as a verb (intransitive, dated):

    To take pleasure; to seek or pursue pleasure.

    Examples:

    "to go pleasuring"