PLEASURABLE Synonyms: 205 Similar and Opposite Words

pleasurable

adjective

ˈplezh-rə-bəl

Definition of pleasurable

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 experience was especially pleasurable since Perkins was nothing like his homicidal onscreen persona. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 July 2026 Jackson continued to say that the idea for the film originated from Jude’s pleasurable experience working on The Order. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 July 2026 This heightens attraction and makes relationships, artistic pursuits and pleasurable experiences powerful motivators. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Each feeling of restricted skin was a pleasurable reminder of my safety. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleasurable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasurable

Adjective

Not to mention, its lyrics are equally as enjoyable as the production.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
With the great, historic venues available in the league, most of which are easy for fans to reach, the Ivy’s four-team format was one of the most exciting and enjoyable of the conference tournaments.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of enjoyable

Adjective

Another fun game will be on the West Coast as the Giants host the Twins.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Then, Reyna covered the camera for a fun transition to unveil the next shot, which saw a glammed-up Giudice sitting beside him with a full beat of makeup and an elevated outfit change for her night out.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of fun

Adjective

Finally, your weekend is looking dry and pleasant with highs up near 70°.

— Ron Smiley, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Senior defensive tackle Ansel Din-Mbuh has also been a force in the early season while junior strong safety Kaden McFadden has also been a pleasant surprise with 13 tackles.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleasant

Adjective

To filter a movie about the origins of a zombie/monster epidemic through the point of view of a hapless outsider is an amusing, if rather one-note, concept.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Fickell didn’t say anything too surprising, but the comments still made headlines — and drew an amusing response from Ash.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of amusing

Adjective

Inevitably, the room was filled with delightful noise and laughter.

— Kelly Leonard, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The Nashville group Total Wife go off the deep end with mutant hyperpop fantasies on their delightful Come Back Down, while Phoenix’s Glixen get romantic on Quiet Pleasures.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of delightful

Adjective

This week, some people make gigantic mistakes that are very entertaining.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
The lower level includes several entertaining spaces, from a cozy living room with a stone fireplace to a sleek chef’s kitchen with blue-gray cabinetry.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of entertaining

Adjective

But some bird vocalizations seem to strike a particularly pleasing chord with human ears — and scientists are beginning to understand why.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
The look is crisp, angular, and metallic, with lots of straight lines and slender silhouettes, and sits in pleasing contrast alongside luscious velvet and scratchy linen, rough stone, warm terracotta, or grainy timber.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026