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Something that is a source of delight and happiness; enjoyment.

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  • The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions -- the little, soon-forgotten charities of a kiss or smile, a kind look, a heart-felt compliment, and the countless...
  • And while I don't know I'd use the word pleasurable, it's certainly not onerous to ride.
  • Barbiturates injected produce a rush effect which is described as a pleasurable, warm and drowsy feeling.
  • An alarm clock is not what we can call a pleasurable object.
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