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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Adverb

But these townswomen — whether the undersexed Bakerwoman (Ella Bruccoleri ) or the prim, cruel busybody the Tailor’s Wife (a deliciously scheming Elizabeth Debicki) — are deeply unhappy with their own lot in life.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Swirls of caramel, cream, and espresso brown give classic tips a deliciously decadent upgrade, no barista required.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of deliciously

Adverb

After a frosty start Monday, temperatures will rebound nicely into the lower 70s.

— Steven Sosna, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Think earthy stone surfaces, deep woods, and sleek modern headboards juxtaposed with the kind of rustic, wooly blankets that would fit nicely into Ralph Lauren’s Colorado ranch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

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

Adverb

Witty, bitter, flamboyant, and emotionally grounded, the dialogue swings, delightfully, between intimate exchanges and grandiloquent soliloquies, capturing the vulnerability of idealists in the face of evil.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Made in the same traditional way that originated in Brittany, France and has been passed down for generations, the cookies are delightfully light and crispy, finished with a dark chocolate coating.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of delightfully

Adverb

Last year for my birthday, two of my closest friends gifted me this beautiful Bellocchi casserole, which worked great alongside the yellows and greens of the sunflowers as an unconventional but perfect salad bowl.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
To this end, Ochs is offering some great-looking, sexy dresses and going-out tops for spring.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of great

Adverb

The trend marks a stark turn from earlier this decade, when sellers often received well above their asking price as home shoppers empowered by rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy that sent home prices soaring.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Technique works well in testing This strategy optimizes both the transport and perovskite layers together, driving efficiency and durability to record levels.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

Combine 1 large red or yellow onion, finely chopped, 3 celery stalks, finely chopped, 1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped, 1 tsp.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Even within the world of sports ownership and equities, things are being sliced and diced more finely.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of finely

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