Pleasurable
ˈplɛʒərəbəl
Definitions
Giving or causing pleasure; enjoyable.
ˈplɛʒərəbəl
Causing enjoyment or satisfaction; pleasant.
Reading a good book is a pleasurable experience.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're eating your favorite ice cream! That feeling of happiness and enjoyment? That's a pleasurable experience. It means something feels good and makes you happy.
👶 For kids: Making you feel happy and good!
More Examples
The spa treatment was incredibly pleasurable.
He found the silence of the forest quite pleasurable.
The food was incredibly flavorful and pleasurable to eat.
How It's Used
"The warm sunshine created a pleasurable sensation on my skin."
"The novel provided a pleasurable escape from reality."
Synonyms
Agreeable
Appealing
Charming
Delightful
Enjoyable
Gratifying
Pleasant
Idioms & expressions
Pleasure trip
A trip taken for enjoyment or recreation.
"They went on a pleasure trip to the seaside."
From Middle English *plesurable*, from Old French *plaisible* or *plaisable* ("pleasing"), from *plaisir* ("pleasure").
The word 'pleasurable' has been used since the 14th century, initially appearing in Middle English texts.
Memory tip
Think of the word 'treasure' - something pleasurable is like finding a treasure!