pleasurable
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plea·sur·able

adjective \ˈplezh-rə-bəl, ˈplāzh-; ˈple-zhə-, ˈplā-\

Definition of PLEASURABLE

plea·sur·abil·i·ty \ˌplezh-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌplāzh-; ˌple-zhə-, ˌplā-\ noun
plea·sur·able·ness \ˈplezh-rə-bəl-nəs, ˈplāzh-; ˈple-zhə-, ˈplā-\ noun
plea·sur·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of PLEASURABLE

  1. <a pleasurable hot bath after a tiring day>
  2. <a number of pleasurable additions to the state fair this year>

First Known Use of PLEASURABLE

1557

Related to PLEASURABLE

Synonyms
agreeable, blessed (also blest), congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, heavenly, jolly, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasing, pleasant, pretty, satisfying, savory (also savoury), sweet, tasty, welcome
Antonyms
disagreeable, pleasureless, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome

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