It was a pleasurable experience to be greeted by name by bank employees I had grown to know over the years.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It was a pleasurable experience to be greeted by name by bank employees I had grownto know over the years.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This loss would seem to make the world a less pleasurable place.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Is it just a pleasurable sensation when it stops?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There are also a few things that will help make the experience more pleasurable.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Not that that makes it any the less pleasurable.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Buying the device was not a pleasurable experience.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Few things are more pleasurable than gardening.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But the most important thing is that reading is such a pleasurable experience.
The Sun (2015)
Otherwise just wandering around the town is a pleasurable way to spend an afternoon.
The Sun (2009)
Working when our friends or family are present is enough to transform a miserable experience into a pleasurable one.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This would enable us to replay pleasurable sensations and keep an ability to sprint for the bus until our dying day.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Be fully present when you're indulging in a pleasurable activity.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It's low cost and a pleasurable thing for families and very healthy.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Trust me, it is a pleasurable experience.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Animals surely greet the best parts of their lives with enjoyment: and surely actively seek out pleasurable things.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Ferries from north to south are one of the most pleasurable ways to spend a sunny day in Sydney.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Make eating a pleasurable activity.
Colette Harris, With Theresa Cheung PCOS DIET BOOK: How you can use the nutritional approach to deal with polycysticovary syndrome (2002)
For now, at least, that sensation cannot be pleasurable.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Watching them, I am reminded that eating should be a pleasurable sensation.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In terms of performance, the difference is minute, but the added comfort and support go some way towards making physical activity far more pleasurable.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In other languages
pleasurable
British English: pleasurable ADJECTIVE
Pleasurable experiences or sensations are pleasant and enjoyable.
The most pleasurable experience of the evening was the wonderful fireworks display.
American English: pleasurable
Brazilian Portuguese: agradável
Chinese: 令人愉悦的 >经历或感受
European Spanish: agradable
French: agréable
German: angenehm
Italian: piacevole
Japanese: 人を楽しませる
Korean: 즐거운
European Portuguese: agradável
Latin American Spanish: agradable
Chinese translation of 'pleasurable'
pleasurable
(ˈplɛʒərəbl)
adj
[experience, sensation]令人愉快的 (lìng rén yúkuài de)
(adjective)
Definition
enjoyable or agreeable
the most pleasurable experience of the evening
Synonyms
enjoyable
the most enjoyable part of the holiday
pleasant
a pleasant surprise
diverting
It was a witty and diverting programme.
good
You should read this book – it's really good.
nice
We had a nice meal out on the balcony.
welcome
a welcome change from the usual routine
fun
lovely
What a lovely surprise!
entertaining
This is a surprisingly entertaining film.
delightful
The most delightful garden I had ever seen.
gratifying
agreeable
more agreeable and better paid occupations
congenial
The food at the party was excellent, and the company congenial.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of agreeable
Definition
pleasant and enjoyable
more agreeable and better paid occupations
Synonyms
pleasant,
pleasing,
satisfying,
acceptable,
delightful,
enjoyable,
gratifying,
pleasurable,
congenial,
to your liking,
to your taste,
likable or likeable
in the sense of congenial
Definition
friendly, pleasant, or agreeable
The food at the party was excellent, and the company congenial.