Antonyms for pleasureful


Grammar : Adj
Spell : plezh-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈplɛʒ ər


Definition of pleasureful

Origin :
  • late 14c., "condition of enjoyment," from Old French plesir, also plaisir "enjoyment, delight, desire, will" (12c.), from noun use of infinitive plaisir (v.) "to please," from Latin placere "to please, give pleasure, be approved" (see please (v.)). Ending altered in English 14c. by influence of words in -ure (measure, etc.). Meaning "sensual enjoyment as the chief object of life" is attested from 1520s.
  • As in agreeable : adj pleasing
  • As in favorable : adj good, timely, advantageous
  • As in grateful : adj pleasing, nice

Synonyms for pleasureful

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