pleasurable
/'pleʤərəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Providing enjoyment, satisfaction, or a sense of delight: Describes an experience, activity, or thing that causes pleasure or is enjoyable.
- Capable of giving pleasure: Indicates the inherent quality of something to be a source of happiness or contentment.
Usage and Examples
- General Use: Used to describe experiences, sensations, or activities that are enjoyable.
- Reading a good book is a pleasurable way to spend an evening.
- They had a pleasurable time at the concert.
- Describing Sensations: Often used for sensory experiences.
- The warm bath was extremely pleasurable.
- The meal was not only delicious but also pleasurable to the eye.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- Formal/Descriptive Tone: "Pleasurable" is more formal and descriptive than simple synonyms like "nice" or "fun." It often implies a conscious appreciation of the enjoyment.
- The museum visit was an intellectually pleasurable experience.
- Contrast with "Pleasant": While similar, "pleasurable" often suggests a stronger, more active, or sensory enjoyment, whereas "pleasant" can be milder and more general.
- A pleasant conversation. (nice, agreeable)
- A pleasurable massage. (actively enjoyable, delightful)
Variants and Related Words
- Pleasure (n): The feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction derived from something.
- She takes great pleasure in gardening.
- Pleasurably (adv): In a way that gives pleasure.
- The afternoon passed pleasurably.
Synonyms
- Enjoyable: Providing enjoyment.
- Gratifying: Giving satisfaction or pleasure.
- Delightful: Causing great pleasure and charm.
- Agreeable: Pleasant to the senses or mind.
Antonyms
- Unpleasant: Not pleasant or enjoyable.
- Painful: Causing physical or emotional pain.
- Disagreeable: Not agreeable or pleasant.
Idioms and Common Phrases
(Note: "Pleasurable" itself is not typically used in fixed idioms. The related noun "pleasure" is used instead.) - With pleasure: A polite formula for expressing willingness to do something. - "Could you help me?" – "Yes, with pleasure." - At one's pleasure: Whenever or however one wishes. - Guests may come and go at their pleasure.
Adjective
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affording satisfaction or pleasure
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the company was enjoyable
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found her praise gratifying
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full of happiness and pleasurable excitement
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good printing makes a book more pleasurable to read
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