Pleasurable

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈplɛʒərəbəl/

Definitions of pleasurable

adjective giving pleasure; enjoyable

Example Sentences

A1 Eating ice cream on a hot day is pleasurable.

A2 Many people find listening to music pleasurable.

B1 Reading a good book can be a pleasurable way to relax.

B2 Traveling to new places and experiencing different cultures can be a pleasurable adventure.

C1 Fine dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant can be a truly pleasurable experience.

C2 Some people find skydiving to be an incredibly pleasurable adrenaline rush.

Examples of pleasurable in a Sentence

formal The symphony orchestra delivered a pleasurable performance that captivated the audience.

informal I find gardening to be a really pleasurable hobby to relax and unwind.

slang Eating that ice cream was so pleasurable, it was like a party in my mouth!

figurative The feeling of accomplishment after completing a difficult task can be quite pleasurable.

Grammatical Forms of pleasurable

past tense

pleasured

plural

pleasurables

comparative

more pleasurable

superlative

most pleasurable

present tense

pleasures

future tense

will pleasure

perfect tense

has pleasured

continuous tense

is pleasuring

singular

pleasurable

positive degree

pleasurable

infinitive

to pleasure

gerund

pleasuring

participle

pleasuring

Origin and Evolution of pleasurable

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'pleasurable' originated from the Latin word 'placere' meaning to please or be agreeable.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pleasurable' has retained its original meaning of something enjoyable or pleasing, with no significant shift in its usage or connotation.