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pleasurable

/ˈplɛʒ.ər.ə.bəl/
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Adverb:pleasurably
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• adjective

1

Pleasing; gratifying; affording sensory, emotional, or intellectual enjoyment or satisfaction.

Example

"Sharing a quiet meal with old friends proved to be a deeply pleasurable experience."

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• Rhymes for pleasurable

• Nearby Words

pleasing
pleasingly
pleasingness
pleasurable
pleasurably
pleasure
pleasureless

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed in English from the noun 'pleasure' (via Old French 'plaisir' and Latin 'placere', meaning 'to please') combined with the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pleasurable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pleasurable
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