Guilty Pleasure

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪl.ti ˈplɛʒ.ər/

Definitions of guilty pleasure

noun something that someone enjoys but feels guilty or embarrassed about

Example Sentences

A1 My guilty pleasure is eating chocolate ice cream.

A2 Watching reality TV shows is my guilty pleasure.

B1 Reading romance novels is my guilty pleasure on lazy Sundays.

B2 Indulging in a spa day is my guilty pleasure when I need to relax.

C1 Traveling to exotic locations is my guilty pleasure, even though it's expensive.

C2 Attending music festivals around the world is my guilty pleasure and I have no regrets.

Examples of guilty pleasure in a Sentence

formal Indulging in a guilty pleasure can provide a temporary escape from the stresses of everyday life.

informal Eating ice cream straight from the tub is my guilty pleasure.

slang Binging on reality TV shows is my ultimate guilty pleasure.

figurative For some people, shopping for unnecessary items is a guilty pleasure that they just can't resist.

Grammatical Forms of guilty pleasure

• past tense: enjoyed
• plural: guilty pleasures
• comparative: more guilty
• superlative: most guilty
• present tense: enjoy
• future tense: will enjoy
• perfect tense: have enjoyed
• continuous tense: is enjoying
• singular: guilty pleasure
• positive degree: guiltier
• infinitive: to enjoy
• gerund: enjoying
• participle: enjoyed

Origin and Evolution of guilty pleasure

First Known Use: 1713 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'guilty pleasure' originated from the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that brings pleasure but is considered socially or morally unacceptable, the term 'guilty pleasure' has evolved to encompass a broader range of activities or things that one enjoys despite feeling guilty or embarrassed about it.