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

The 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

pleasurability

ˌplezh-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

ˌplāzh-;

ˌple-zhə-

ˌplā-

noun

The right varietals and blends take spicy, umami and sweet Asian flavors to an entirely new level of pleasurability for guests …

—Mary Melton

pleasurableness

ˈplezh-rə-bəl-nəs 

ˈplāzh-;

ˈple-zhə-

ˈplā-

noun

… we can attest to the pleasurableness of the New England clam chowder …

—Frank Cohen

pleasurably

ˈplezh-rə-blē 

ˈplāzh-;

ˈple-zhə-

ˈplā-

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

Synonyms

• agreeable
• blessed
• blest
• congenial
• darling
• delectable
• delicious
• delightful
• delightsome
• dreamy
• dulcet
• enjoyable
• felicitous
• good
• grateful
• gratifying
• heavenly
• jolly
• luscious
• nice
• palatable
• pleasant
• pleasing
• pretty
• satisfying
• savory
• savoury
• sweet
• tasty
• welcome

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Focusing on the path rather than just the goal of orgasm can lead to a more fulfilling and pleasurable experience. —Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024

Jardin’s careful pre-planning not only made things easier for him on set but also created a more pleasurable viewing experience for the audience. —Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pleasurable

adjective

plea·​sur·​able ˈplezh-(ə-)rə-bəl 

ˈplāzh-

: pleasant sense 1

pleasurably

-blē 

adverb