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- US Pronunciation
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- [plezh-er]
- /ˈplɛʒ ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [plezh-er]
- /ˈplɛʒ ər/
Definitions of pleasureful word
- noun pleasureful the state or feeling of being pleased. 1
- noun pleasureful enjoyment or satisfaction derived from what is to one's liking; gratification; delight. 1
- noun pleasureful worldly or frivolous enjoyment: the pursuit of pleasure. 1
- noun pleasureful recreation or amusement; diversion; enjoyment: Are you traveling on business or for pleasure? 1
- noun pleasureful sensual gratification. 1
- noun pleasureful a cause or source of enjoyment or delight: It was a pleasure to see you. 1
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Origin of pleasureful
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; late Middle English (see please, -ure); replacing Middle English plaisir < Middle French (noun use of infinitive) < Latin placēre to please
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Parts of speech for Pleasureful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pleasureful popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
pleasureful usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pleasureful
adj pleasureful
- hunky-dory — about as well as one could wish or expect; satisfactory; fine; OK.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
- favorable — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- grateful — warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful: I am grateful to you for your help.
adjective pleasureful
- consoling — to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort: Only his children could console him when his wife died.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
Antonyms for pleasureful
adjective pleasureful
- hindering — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
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