PLEASURABLY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

pleasurably

adverb

Definition of pleasurably

as in deliciously

in a pleasing way we spent a pleasurably hectic day shopping for Christmas presents

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Recent Examples of pleasurably Kodeih and cinematography Tony Kopec immerse you in the hell and sometimes pleasurably hedonistic chaos of life in the city. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026 Liis’s elegant perfume pendants have a pleasurably hefty weight to them, like next-gen Elsa Peretti bottle pendants. — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 Wills designed Jerome’s inventive and pleasurably tactile sets. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026 Yoo’s images circle back on themselves in pleasurably circuitous loops. — Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026

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The depravity of the aristocrats in the periphery comes off as deliciously cartoonish, likely because that’s how Fyodor perceives them.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
This time round, Horvat is on to something even more deliciously odd with a study that mashes together grief, matrimonial disharmony, the alien nature of mathematical minds, and desire’s wild pursuit of obscure objects.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of deliciously

Adverb

Amenities and experiences The hotel’s main attraction is its rooftop pool and lounge, which, though a bit small, is nicely outfitted with couches, high top tables and wicker chairs and offers views of surrounding skyscrapers and Biscayne Bay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Together, the look balances out nicely—a monochromatic finish with just a touch of personality.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of nicely

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The Hunting Wives, season two The enjoyably ridiculous sapphic drama starring Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow will bring back most of the cast with several big additions, including John Stamos, Dale Dickey, and WNBA All-Star Angel Reese.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
The extremely soapy, enjoyably satirical true-life drama chronicles love, rampant betrayal and a brazen murder plot through three decades of the iconic Gucci fashion house.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoyably

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This under-$40 ring from Caitlin Minimalist that will look great long after the trend dies down.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Beyond my ultra-chic (and great-smelling) mother’s stamp of approval, the brand’s luxurious perfume portfolio has earned praise from Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, Jennifer Aniston, and Katie Holmes, to name a few.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of great

Adverb

Carrick knew, though, that his team should have managed the game better after Mbeumo’s goal.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Novo Nordisk is testing whether wastewater from pharmaceutical production can be cleaned well enough to be used again in the manufacturing process, potentially cutting the company’s water consumption by half.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

Thinly slice remaining 2 celery stalks, then finely chop enough dill to yield ¼ cup.

— Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
How to Store Chopped Onions Feel free to quarter, wedge, coarsely chop, mince, or finely chop an onion in advance, then store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of finely

Adverb

The interface is still pleasantly simple, even after replacing the WYSIWYG editor with a block editor.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
The Winny sneakers have also proved easy to wipe clean, pleasantly lightweight, and flexible enough to move with me without feeling flimsy.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleasantly

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