pleasurable

plea·sur·able | \ ˈplezh-rə-bəl

, ˈplāzh-; ˈple-zhə-, ˈplā- \

Definition of pleasurable

: 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

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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

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 Self-deception, if not actually pleasurable, at least can avoid such discomforts. — Matthew Continetti, National Review, "The ‘Slow Pearl Harbors’ of the Coronavirus Crisis," 23 Mar. 2020 Yes, nature is pleasurable, and being outside is necessary relief. — Boyce Upholt, Outside Online, "Parks Are Closing—but Wilderness Is All Around You," 27 Mar. 2020 Symmetry reduces the representational requirement of a visual object by finding regularities, triggering pleasurable reactions. — Quanta Magazine, "Solution: ‘Creating Art With Mathematics’," 30 Oct. 2015 As to whether the layers of cynicism and discomfort are actually pleasurable to watch? — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "'#blackAF': TV Review," 16 Apr. 2020 Gollan includes meditation in a larger therapeutic strategy called behavioral activation that employs pleasurable activities as a way to motivate people. — Sara Harrison, Wired, "Why Stress-Baking and Cleaning Make You Less Anxious," 27 Mar. 2020 As trends go, this one is benign and often pleasurable. — John King, SFChronicle.com, "San Francisco’s skyline has a holiday glow. It’s a global thing," 26 Dec. 2019 Anything that makes the experience more intimate and pleasurable helps you immerse yourself. — New York Times, "Geffen Hall’s Renovation Could Transform How We Hear It," 3 Dec. 2019 But there will be plenty of weekends ahead when gardening will be not only feasible but also pleasurable — surely better than a buggy, 90-degree day in July. — Washington Post, "The winter garden is full of promise and productivity. Don’t let it go to waste.," 20 Nov. 2019

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