Pleasurable: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleasurable

 

[ ˈplɛʒərəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Giving a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction.

Synonyms

delightful, enjoyable, satisfying

Examples of usage

  • It was a pleasurable experience to watch the sunset from the beach.
  • She found reading a pleasurable way to relax after a long day at work.
Context #2 | Adjective

activity

Involving or resulting in pleasure or enjoyment.

Synonyms

delightful, enjoyable, satisfying

Examples of usage

  • We engaged in various pleasurable activities during our vacation.
  • The restaurant offered a pleasurable dining experience with its delicious food.

Translations

Translations of the word "pleasurable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prazeroso

🇮🇳 आनंददायक

🇩🇪 angenehm

🇮🇩 menyenangkan

🇺🇦 приємний

🇵🇱 przyjemny

🇯🇵 楽しい

🇫🇷 agréable

🇪🇸 placentero

🇹🇷 keyifli

🇰🇷 즐거운

🇸🇦 ممتع

🇨🇿 příjemný

🇸🇰 príjemný

🇨🇳 令人愉快的

🇸🇮 prijeten

🇮🇸 ánægjulegur

🇰🇿 ләззат алу

🇬🇪 სასიამოვნო

🇦🇿 zövqlü

🇲🇽 placentero

Etymology

The word 'pleasurable' originated from the Middle English word 'plesurable', which came from the Old French word 'plaisir' meaning 'to please'. The concept of deriving pleasure from something has been a fundamental aspect of human experiences throughout history, with various cultures and societies valuing different forms of pleasure.

See also: displeasure.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,143, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.