plea·sur·able
ˈplezh-rə-bəl
ˈplāzh-;
ˈple-zhə-,
ˈplā-
: causing a feeling of pleasure or enjoyment : pleasant
a pleasurable sensation
pleasurable emotions
the pleasurable effects of a drug
There aren't many more pleasurable activities than shaking your thing in the streets, surrounded by all the sights and sounds of the carnival.—Time Out
The movie takes you away, and much of the trip is a pleasurable experience, with dazzling visuals, a bright score coupled with insanely catchy pop tunes, and a charismatic cast.—Ed Johnson-Ott
pleasurability
noun
The right varietals and blends take spicy, umami and sweet Asian flavors to an entirely new level of pleasurability for guests …
—Mary Melton
pleasurableness
noun
… we can attest to the pleasurableness of the New England clam chowder …
—Frank Cohen
pleasurably
adverb
Have you ever dug your feet into the warm, soft surface of a white sand beach? Felt the fine, dry grains slide pleasurably between your toes?
—Rafi Letzter
plea·sur·abil·i·ty
ˌplezh(ə)rəˈbilətē
: the quality or state of being pleasurable
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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasurable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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