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

This year, more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries were judged in one of the most enjoyable photo competitions on the calendar.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful—don't expect any pretense here, just genuine (and enjoyable) engagement.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoyable

Adjective

Soon, though, Sutskever also catches the eye of Altman and his partner Elon Musk (an amusing Ike Barinholtz, nailing him).

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
There's a tricky tonal balance in treating the lawyers' gasp-inducing ruthlessness as entertaining and even amusing while also allowing its consequences to be clear.

— Linda Holmes, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of amusing

Adjective

Our server was absolutely delightful — friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, specials, and drinks.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Executive Chef Carlos Segura collaborated with every other chef working in the resort to create a delightful tasting menu of all their favorite dishes from their grandmas growing up.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of delightful

Adjective

Douglas, 82, has just published an incredibly dishy, wildly entertaining, at times both hilarious and painful new memoir, One Helluva Ride.

— Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
The standout among the entertaining spaces is the baby-blue kitchen, which extends from the rear of the home into a rounded turret overlooking a ravine.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of entertaining

Adjective

These include beautiful beaches, delicious food, temples, scenic landscapes, wellness experiences, and adventures that push her beyond her usual routine.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and memorable.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of delicious

Adjective

Its look, a pleasing meld of contemporary glass and steel, mid-century accents, and exposed brickwork, nods to the past.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
This puzzle is stuffed with nuance, pleasing crosses and a lot of simply terrific, ridiculously evocative stuff — for example, a jarring assortment of lovely trivia intersecting with some hideous ailments at more than one juncture.

— Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026