pleasurable

[ plezh-er-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. such as to give pleasure; enjoyable; agreeable; pleasant:

   a pleasurable experience.

pleasurable

/ ˈplɛʒərəbəl /

adjective

1. enjoyable, agreeable, or gratifying

Derived Forms

• ˈpleasurableness, noun
• ˈpleasurably, adverb

Other Words From

• pleasur·a·ble·ness noun
• pleasur·a·bly adverb
• quasi-pleasur·a·ble adjective
• quasi-pleasur·a·bly adverb
• un·pleasur·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleasurable¹

First recorded in 1570–80; pleasure + -able

Example Sentences

It’s an idea that feels good to Garfield — not in a purely altruistic way, he insists — but connecting, giving something of himself “just feels really f— pleasurable to me.”

From Los Angeles Times

“If you’re feeling flat, it’s unfortunately part of the recovery process, but try to take a walk or re-engage in the activities that used to be pleasurable for you,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

But she is also capable of kindness and loyalty, along with a pleasurable wit.

From New York Times

“You can kind of get yourself into a really fun zone of just cruising, which is a really pleasurable, fun thing to do,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

I'm sure that wouldn't stop Trump from his inevitable primal-scream ritual — but it would be pleasurable to say it anyway.

From Salon

Related Words

• enjoyable
• entertaining
• gratifying
• pleasing
• satisfying