1
as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a pleasurable hot bath after a tiring day
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as in fun
providing amusement or enjoyment
a number of pleasurable additions to the state fair this year
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Recent Examples of pleasurable
The daily grind confronts us with dirt, germs, and sweat, and a soapy shower provides the simple, pleasurable antidote.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
This diminutive Vin de France bottling is intended to showcase Gamay at its most uninhibited and pleasurable.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025
In the other, the models were given a low-scoring but pleasurable option—so either avoiding pain or seeking pleasure would detract from the main goal.
—Conor Purcell, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2025
From this point of view, orgasms are a bonus on top of an already pleasurable experience.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
This diminutive Vin de France bottling is intended to showcase Gamay at its most uninhibited and pleasurable.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025
In the other, the models were given a low-scoring but pleasurable option—so either avoiding pain or seeking pleasure would detract from the main goal.
—Conor Purcell, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2025
From this point of view, orgasms are a bonus on top of an already pleasurable experience.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasurable
Adjective
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Overall, this mock draft has a lot of fun ideas that could potentially happen, but realistically the draft wouldn't be this entertaining.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Their new thong sandals stand out for their patent finish, visible logo, wide heel, and fun strap that hugs the instep of the foot.—
Renata Joffre,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The keyboard itself is pleasant enough to type on, with moderate feedback while avoiding the squishy feel some budget systems have.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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From the point of view of Paul, Weiss, having to strike this arrangement wasn’t pleasant, but the price was tolerable.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing would be more amusing than this saga continuing into the Final Four.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2025
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Nick’s fixation on Sawyer’s luxe truck was understandable and consistently amusing.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Why parents love it: Both the Octonauts series and movie teaches kids about marine biology in a fun, delightful way.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
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Nevertheless, his TikTok video was a delightful reminder of the past.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The event will feature live rockabilly and early rock & roll music, delicious light bites, live plein air painters, an auction and more.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Keep an eye out for a venue with a long line of residents outside—a surefire indicator of the delicious food that awaits, worthy of your precious port time.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Bon Appétit,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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An otherwise entertaining year became quite messy in the final stages and ended on a sour note.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Comments Murder is the final course during a state dinner with foreign dignitaries on The Residence, a deliciously entertaining new murder mystery from Shondaland.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That’s changed over the last decade or so, but this 1940s property in Hither Hills is an authentic, and aesthetically pleasing, reminder of its older days.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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Soderbergh turns himself into an action director, and MMA fighter Gina Carano turns into an ass-kicking spy in a film that proves that action films can actually be both visceral and visually pleasing.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This is a nice improvement, though short of Apple's 10-hour estimate.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
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Women can wear a nice top and skirt, a knee-length or midi dress, or a suit.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasurable. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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