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单词 pleasurableness
释义

pleasurable

adjective

plea·​sur·​able ˈplezh-rə-bəl How to pronounce pleasurable (audio)
ˈplāzh-;
ˈple-zhə-,
ˈplā-
: causing a feeling of pleasure or enjoyment : pleasant
a pleasurable sensation
pleasurable emotions
the pleasurable effects of a drug
There aren't many more pleasurable activities than shaking your thing in the streets, surrounded by all the sights and sounds of the carnival. Time Out
The movie takes you away, and much of the trip is a pleasurable experience, with dazzling visuals, a bright score coupled with insanely catchy pop tunes, and a charismatic cast. Ed Johnson-Ott
pleasurability
ˌplezh-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce pleasurable (audio)
ˌplāzh-;
ˌple-zhə-
ˌplā-
noun
The right varietals and blends take spicy, umami and sweet Asian flavors to an entirely new level of pleasurability for guests … Mary Melton
pleasurableness
ˈplezh-rə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce pleasurable (audio)
ˈplāzh-;
ˈple-zhə-
ˈplā-
noun
… we can attest to the pleasurableness of the New England clam chowder … Frank Cohen
pleasurably
ˈplezh-rə-blē How to pronounce pleasurable (audio)
ˈplāzh-;
ˈple-zhə-
ˈplā-
adverb
Have you ever dug your feet into the warm, soft surface of a white sand beach? Felt the fine, dry grains slide pleasurably between your toes? Rafi Letzter

Synonyms

  • agreeable
  • blessed
  • blest
  • congenial
  • darling
  • delectable
  • delicious
  • delightful
  • delightsome
  • dreamy
  • dulcet
  • enjoyable
  • felicitous
  • good
  • grateful
  • gratifying
  • heavenly
  • jolly
  • luscious
  • nice
  • palatable
  • pleasant
  • pleasing
  • pretty
  • satisfying
  • savory
  • savoury
  • sweet
  • tasty
  • welcome
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Example Sentences

a pleasurable hot bath after a tiring day a number of pleasurable additions to the state fair this year
Recent Examples on the Web The myth that your partner should know every pleasurable zone on your body without any direction or input from you is absurd. Ashley Cobb, Essence, 16 Sep. 2022 As my research has shown, our bodies are wired for pleasurable sensations. Dr. Nan Wise, Glamour, 7 Sep. 2022 Kline relishes the pleasurable grossness, dwelling in comedic scenes that end well beyond their punchlines. K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2022 Research has found that small changes in urban design and vegetation can create these pleasurable sensations, Ms. Dzyuban said. New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022 My take: Omakase Berries aren't worth $20 Something about experience of eating the berries, while pleasurable, felt a little off. Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 26 July 2022 Shopping, although a pleasurable pastime, can be overwhelming. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 13 July 2022 Her descriptions are detailed, accurate and beautifully written — as pleasurable to read by those who fish themselves as by those who may never have stepped on a boat of any kind or seen a fish outside of a restaurant. Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2022 The action is perpetual, and perpetually in need of a better director, and editing that heightens and sharpens our pleasurable excitement instead of dulling it. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pleasurable

adjective

plea·​sur·​able ˈple-zhə-rə-bəl How to pronounce pleasurable (audio)
: pleasant sense 1

pleasurableness

noun

as in agreeableness

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • agreeableness
  • pleasantness
  • desirableness
  • delightfulness
  • desirability
  • attraction
  • appeal
  • attractiveness
  • allurement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • horror
  • awfulness
  • atrocity
  • repulsiveness
  • frightfulness
  • ghastliness
  • evil
  • dreadfulness
  • gruesomeness
  • hideousness
  • monstrosity
  • atrociousness
  • horridness
  • immorality
  • wickedness
  • badness
  • sinfulness
  • depravity
  • viciousness
  • vileness
  • baseness
  • invidiousness
  • foulness
  • iniquity
  • heinousness
  • grisliness
  • evilness
  • ungodliness
  • diabolicalness
  • depravedness
  • iniquitousness
  • despicableness
  • loathsomeness
  • reprehensibleness
  • detestableness
  • deplorableness
  • execrableness
  • hatefulness
  • accursedness
  • cursedness
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