Pleasureless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈple-zhər-ləs/ plea·sure·less

Meaning & Definition of Pleasureless

Pleasureless (adjective)

  1. giving no pleasure

Pleasureless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in barren, soggy

    similar: aseptic, barren, blah, dullish, prosaic, prosy, soggy, spiritless, arid, boring, colorless, drab, dreary, drudging, dry, dull, dusty, flat, heavy, ho-hum, humdrum, jading, jejune, leaden, mind-numbing, monochromatic, monotonous, numbing, old, pedestrian, ponderous, slow, stale, stodgy, stuffy, stupid, tame, tedious, tiresome, tiring, uninteresting, wearisome, weary, wearying, blank, earthbound, gray, inanimate, pallid, pedantic, sterile, suspenseless, undramatic, uneventful, unexciting, unimaginative, uninspiring, unnewsworthy, unrewarding, unsensational, unspectacular, annoying, bothersome, irksome, irritating, longsome, palling, draining, enervating, exhausting, fatiguing, wearing, debilitating, enfeebling, demoralizing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting, common, commonplace, ordinary, tepid, unexceptional, unsurprising, vapid
    opposite: absorbing, engaging, engrossing, gripping, interesting, intriguing, involving, riveting, amazing, astonishing, astounding, awesome, eye-opening, fabulous, marvelous, sensational, spectacular, surprising, wonderful, wondrous, animating, breathtaking, electrifying, energizing, enlivening, exciting, exhilarating, galvanizing, hair-raising, inspiring, invigorating, rip-roaring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling, amusing, diverting, entertaining, moving, poignant, touching, alluring, attracting, attractive, beguiling, bewitching, captivating, charming, enchanting, enthralling, entrancing, fascinating, mesmerizing, spellbinding, suspenseful, arresting, provocative, tantalizing

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pleasureless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pleasureless:

aseptic, barren, blah, dullish, prosaic, prosy, soggy, spiritless, arid, boring, colorless, drab, dreary, drudging, dry, dull, dusty, flat, heavy, ho-hum, humdrum, jading, jejune, leaden, mind-numbing, monochromatic, monotonous, numbing, old, pedestrian, ponderous, slow, stale, stodgy, stuffy, stupid, tame, tedious, tiresome, tiring

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Pleasureless

Words with the opposite meaning of Pleasureless:

absorbing, engaging, engrossing, gripping, interesting, intriguing, involving, riveting, amazing, astonishing, astounding, awesome, eye-opening, fabulous, marvelous, sensational, spectacular, surprising, wonderful, wondrous, animating, breathtaking, electrifying, energizing, enlivening, exciting, exhilarating, galvanizing, hair-raising, inspiring

Origin & Etymology of Pleasureless

First known use: 1567

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasureless

What does "Pleasureless" mean?

"Pleasureless" means giving no pleasure. As an adjective, it is defined as: giving no pleasure.

What is another word for "Pleasureless"?

Other words for "Pleasureless" include aseptic, barren, blah, dullish, prosaic, prosy, soggy and spiritless. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pleasureless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pleasureless"?

There are 85 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pleasureless". Common alternatives include aseptic, barren, blah, dullish, prosaic, prosy, soggy, spiritless, arid and boring.

What is the opposite of "Pleasureless"?

Antonyms of "Pleasureless" include absorbing, engaging, engrossing, gripping, interesting, intriguing, involving and riveting.

Is "Pleasureless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pleasureless" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Pleasureless"?

"Pleasureless" is pronounced /ˈple-zhər-ləs/ and divided into syllables as plea·sure·less.

What is the origin of the word "Pleasureless"?

First known use: 1567.

What is another word for "Pleasureless" meaning "as in barren, soggy"?

When "Pleasureless" (adjective) means as in barren, soggy, synonyms include aseptic, barren, blah, dullish, prosaic and prosy. Opposites in this sense include absorbing, engaging, engrossing and gripping.