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.—
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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
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a pleasurable hot bath after a tiring day
a number of pleasurable additions to the state fair this year
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Never has a rocky ride been quite so smooth or pleasurable.
—James Rampton, theweek, 24 Oct. 2024
In Babygirl, Dickinson stars as Samuel, a corporate intern who embarks on a mutually pleasurable journey of self-exploration through dom/sub dynamics with his female CEO, Romy (Nicole Kidman).
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2024
As Mondavi’s wines have always been understated, playing up to foods, this is a great way to enjoy what the winery is aiming for - producing the most complex and pleasurable wines from some of Napa’s finest vineyards in a style that is most appropriate for the sumptuous dining.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Join 6 others in the comments View Comments Achieving this balance requires making sure kids get enough sleep and have downtime for pleasurable family activities such as dinners or trips in nature.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
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James Rampton, theweek, 24 Oct. 2024
In Babygirl, Dickinson stars as Samuel, a corporate intern who embarks on a mutually pleasurable journey of self-exploration through dom/sub dynamics with his female CEO, Romy (Nicole Kidman).
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2024
As Mondavi’s wines have always been understated, playing up to foods, this is a great way to enjoy what the winery is aiming for - producing the most complex and pleasurable wines from some of Napa’s finest vineyards in a style that is most appropriate for the sumptuous dining.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Join 6 others in the comments View Comments Achieving this balance requires making sure kids get enough sleep and have downtime for pleasurable family activities such as dinners or trips in nature.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pleasurable
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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasurable. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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pleasurable
adjective
plea·sur·able
ˈplezh-(ə-)rə-bəl
ˈplāzh-
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