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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
One of the year’s most pleasurable shows.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
In this pleasurable moment, remember that Victorian Bostonians found this park to be offensively bright.
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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.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Spoken words, brisk rhythms, and the pleasurable frictions of dissonance all remained frothy and intact.
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Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pleasurable
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
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
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
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More of us are rediscovering the appeal of doing things the harder (though usually more enjoyable) way.
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Choosing snacks that are both healthy and appealing to kids can make snack time easier and more enjoyable.
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The camp blends fun dance instruction with bold characters, exciting music and imaginative storytelling.
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Newer spaces like Salted Melon, The Craic and Laurel Park offer fresh takes with a relaxed feel and fun patio spaces, while mainstays like Rhino Market and Arthur’s fill up with longtime fans.
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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Dogs are welcome, and the shaded setting is a pleasant place to linger.
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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.
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Elmosnino is an amusing villain, making his most self-serving machinations sound reasonable.
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Perhaps because of this aesthetic of illusions, the earnest state pride evident in some of the pavilions turns out to feel especially delightful.
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Her nuanced portrayal gives the girl many layers, including a delightful determination.
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The porch is spacious enough to add extra living or entertaining space, and with stainless-steel construction, the structure is sturdy and weather-ready.
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The floor plan opens up at the rear of the home to provide ample space for entertaining or daily living.
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Cherry trees showcase beautiful blooms in the spring and produce delicious fruit in late spring and early summer.
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The spinach and feta pastry was delicious, salty enough from the cheese filling and not too heavy.
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Not only is the water less aesthetically pleasing, but Abrams is wary of it.
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Crittall-style windows and doors the light and provide a pleasing symmetry.
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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasurable. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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