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pleasurable
adjective plea·sur·able \ˈplezh-rə-bəl, ˈplāzh-; ˈple-zhə-, ˈplā-\
: causing a feeling of pleasure or enjoyment
Full Definition of PLEASURABLE
— plea·sur·abil·i·ty \ˌplezh-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌplāzh-; ˌple-zhə-, ˌplā-\ noun
— plea·sur·able·ness \ˈplezh-rə-bəl-nəs, ˈplāzh-; ˈple-zhə-, ˈplā-\ noun
— plea·sur·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of PLEASURABLE
1557
Related to PLEASURABLE
- Synonyms
- agreeable, blessed (also blest), congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, heavenly, jolly, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasing, pleasant, pretty, satisfying, savory (also savoury), sweet, tasty, welcome
- Antonyms
- disagreeable, pleasureless, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome
PLEASURABLY Defined for Kids
pleasurable
adjective plea·sur·able \ˈple-zhə-rə-bəl\
Definition of PLEASURABLE for Kids
: pleasant 1
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