pleasurable

American  

[plezh-er-uh-buhl] / ˈplɛʒ ər ə bəl /

adjective

1. such as to give pleasure; enjoyable; agreeable; pleasant.

   a pleasurable experience.

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pleasurable British  

/ ˈplɛʒərəbəl /

adjective

1. enjoyable, agreeable, or gratifying

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Other Word Forms

• pleasurableness noun
• pleasurably adverb
• quasi-pleasurable adjective
• quasi-pleasurably adverb
• unpleasurable adjective

Etymology

Origin of pleasurable

First recorded in 1570–80; pleasure + -able

Example Sentences

“I think that there’s continually more and more breaking down of taboo around being able to talk about what is exciting and pleasurable.”

From Los Angeles Times

We must behave in a manner that is pleasurable and inoffensive to them, in a manner that aligns with the characters on their favorite television show.

From Salon

The particular choice of pattern or cartoon character for that first plate is a decision that feels weighty but pleasurable.

From The Wall Street Journal

Groceries cost more, time feels thinner and the idea that eating well — both pleasurable and nourishing — should be attainable on a modest budget can feel almost quaint.

From Salon

Endorphins are the brain's "happy chemicals" and are released both to reduce stress and pain and in response to pleasurable experiences, such as laughing with friends over a truly terrible Christmas cracker joke.

From BBC

Related Words

• enjoyable
• entertaining
• gratifying
• pleasing
• satisfying