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pleasurable

[plezh-er-uh-buhl] / ˈplɛʒ ər ə bəl /


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Despite the tension, nastiness, skulduggery and the sadness of people who once loved one another but are no longer happy together, the experience of watching “War” is quite pleasurable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Sometimes, Dhar says, anticipation can be more pleasurable than ownership: "The thrill is in the chase."

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Nourishing food can support good health, and learning to cook can make daily life cheaper, easier and more pleasurable.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

They may also weaken the pleasurable reward signals that make certain foods especially tempting.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026

The thought was calming and pleasurable, and not desperate at all.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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