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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pleasurable Each feeling of restricted skin was a pleasurable reminder of my safety. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026 One of the year’s most pleasurable shows. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 In this pleasurable moment, remember that Victorian Bostonians found this park to be offensively bright. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026 Spoken words, brisk rhythms, and the pleasurable frictions of dissonance all remained frothy and intact. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 29 Apr. 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

Cecchi recommends visiting from April to June or alternatively in September or October, when the weather is pleasant and the city feels slightly less crowded.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Most people can recover on their own, although the symptoms aren’t pleasant, says Yancey.

— Alice Park, Time, 8 July 2026

Definition of pleasant

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

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