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 In this pleasurable moment, remember that Victorian Bostonians found this park to be offensively bright. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026 Using a wealth of archival footage, this deeply pleasurable documentary paints a dazzling portrait of Rossellini across the years leading up to his death in 1977, and is an ecstatic, cinephilic tribute to one of world cinema’s true titans. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026 This heightens attraction and makes relationships, artistic pursuits and pleasurable experiences powerful motivators. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Yet burnout is associated with emotional exhaustion, cynicism, reduced motivation, sleep problems, and decreased enjoyment of previously pleasurable activities. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleasurable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasurable

Adjective

More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
An enjoyable end-to-end affair where the first half felt like a rout, with Australia having as many shots as yellow cards — two, the same number of goals the United States had scored.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of enjoyable

Adjective

Despite the minimalism and lack of physical controls, the EX30 interior isn’t a bad place to be—Volvo’s interior designers tend to understand the assignment well, and the textures and materials are pleasant to the touch.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
This was a pleasant surprise given the significant worldwide controversy surrounding Huawei’s dominance in constructing 4G infrastructure.

— Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of pleasant

Adjective

Cavill, absent from the proceedings for long stretches, remains a sturdy presence as the most buff screen Sherlock ever, while Helena Bonham Carter is again reliably amusing as Enola and Sherlock’s sardonic mother Eudoria.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
Elmosnino is an amusing villain, making his most self-serving machinations sound reasonable.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of amusing

Adjective

Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Sidny Lopes Cabral’s delightful curling strike was one of the great World Cup moments and the image of him in the crowd right after was poignant.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of delightful

Adjective

New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
And that’s the question that underlies much of what’s onscreen in this perplexing, entertaining, frustrating picture.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Definition of entertaining

Adjective

Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.

— Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

Definition of delicious

Adjective

Ground beef is a versatile protein that offers lots of options for family-pleasing, satisfying, and delicious dishes.

— Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Held in the evening, this should be an aesthetically-pleasing way to kick this year’s race off, with a number of teams in contention to win.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026