pleasurable

adjective

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

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