pleasurable
adjective
plea·sur·able
ˈplezh-rə-bəl 
ˈplāzh-;
ˈple-zhə-,
ˈplā-
: causing a feeling of pleasure or enjoyment : pleasant
a pleasurable sensation
pleasurable emotions
the pleasurable effects of a drug
There aren't many more pleasurable activities than shaking your thing in the streets, surrounded by all the sights and sounds of the carnival.—
Time Out
Time OutThe movie takes you away, and much of the trip is a pleasurable experience, with dazzling visuals, a bright score coupled with insanely catchy pop tunes, and a charismatic cast.—Ed Johnson-Ott
Ed Johnson-Ott
pleasurability
noun
The right varietals and blends take spicy, umami and sweet Asian flavors to an entirely new level of pleasurability for guests …
—Mary Melton
Mary Melton
pleasurableness
noun
… we can attest to the pleasurableness of the New England clam chowder …
—Frank Cohen
Frank Cohen
pleasurably
adverb
Have you ever dug your feet into the warm, soft surface of a white sand beach? Felt the fine, dry grains slide pleasurably between your toes?
—Rafi Letzter
Rafi Letzter
Synonyms
Examples of pleasurable in a Sentence
a pleasurable hot bath after a tiring day
a number of pleasurable additions to the state fair this year
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This provides a unique and pleasurable sensation that many people find irresistible.
—Anna Miller, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024
Tim Story, 2002) This comedy-drama, featuring Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Eve, and Michael Ealy, resulted in a humorous and pleasurable film, one that put forth a dialogue with a high sense of realness that folks could relate to.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 19 June 2024
The attempt to reclaim a sense of youthful innocence works only by stripping out anything else that’s interesting or pleasurable about the music.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 May 2024
How Tran films not only the movie's food but the cooking itself is a pleasurable relief.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 15 Feb. 2024
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Anna Miller, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024
Tim Story, 2002) This comedy-drama, featuring Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Eve, and Michael Ealy, resulted in a humorous and pleasurable film, one that put forth a dialogue with a high sense of realness that folks could relate to.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 19 June 2024
The attempt to reclaim a sense of youthful innocence works only by stripping out anything else that’s interesting or pleasurable about the music.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 May 2024
How Tran films not only the movie's food but the cooking itself is a pleasurable relief.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 15 Feb. 2024
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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasurable. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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pleasurable
adjective
plea·sur·able
ˈplezh-(ə-)rə-bəl
ˈplāzh-
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