PLEASURABLE Synonyms: 205 Similar and Opposite Words

pleasurable

adjective

ˈplezh-rə-bəl

Definition of pleasurable next

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 So, many people will know that the chorus in their song is about to come back, and the anticipation of those pleasurable moments in that song actually lead to dopamine release, as well as those peak moments like the chorus itself. —

Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026 There’s something about that that inherently is pleasurable. —

Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026 The leftovers are their own pleasurable reward. —

Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026 What Skiing for Her Looks Like Now My own skiing needs to be pleasant and fun and pleasurable. —

Frederick Dreier, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleasurable

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Hosting a dinner party is infinitely more enjoyable with a partner in crime to help curate the playlist and the guest list, keep the conversation and the drinks flowing, and take a load off the planning.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
The film adds a slew of new voice actors to the mix, like Brie Larson as Rosalina (sounding, perhaps, a little too much like Taylor-Joy’s Peach) and Donald Glover as Yoshi, a chaotic and enjoyable addition to the gang.

— Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026