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

Saturday's visit was therefore rather more pleasurable.

From BBC

“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

For example, many ads use "sports-washing" to associate unhealthy foods with healthy sports activities or pleasurable spectator sports.

From Salon

I was intrigued by this and after walking inside and being immediately greeted with the smell of the large hearth as we were led to our table, I knew the experience would be a very pleasurable one.

From Salon

Related Words

• enjoyable
• entertaining
• gratifying
• pleasing
• satisfying