Pleasurably: meaning, definitions and examples
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pleasurably
[ ˈplɛʒərəbli ]
enjoyable action
Pleasurably describes an action or experience that provides pleasure or enjoyment. It is often used to convey a sense of satisfaction or happiness derived from an event or activity.
Synonyms
delightfully, enjoyably, pleasantly.
Examples of usage
- She smiled pleasurably at the warm sunshine.
- They spent their weekends pleasurably learning new recipes.
- He savored his meal pleasurably.
- The group was pleasurably entertained by the performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "pleasurably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prazerosamente
🇮🇳 आनंदपूर्वक
🇩🇪 vergnüglich
🇮🇩 dengan kesenangan
🇺🇦 задоволено
🇵🇱 przyjemnie
🇯🇵 楽しんで
🇫🇷 avec plaisir
🇪🇸 placenteramente
🇹🇷 zevkli bir şekilde
🇰🇷 즐겁게
🇸🇦 بمتعة
🇨🇿 potěšeně
🇸🇰 s potešením
🇨🇳 愉快地
🇸🇮 prijetno
🇮🇸 þægilega
🇰🇿 қуанышпен
🇬🇪 მოხერხებულად
🇦🇿 sevinclə
🇲🇽 placenteramente
Etymology
The word 'pleasurably' originates from the adjective 'pleasurable', which is derived from the Old French word 'plesir' meaning 'to please', and can be traced back to the Latin 'placere'. The Latin 'placere' referred to giving pleasure or satisfaction. Over time, the term evolved in English to denote experiences or actions that are enjoyable or gratifying. The suffix '-ly' indicates that it is used as an adverb, modifying verbs to describe how an action is performed. This formation reflects the importance of pleasure and enjoyment in human experience, emphasizing the ways in which activities contribute to our happiness and satisfaction.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,796, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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