The phrase "a pleasurable surprise" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an unexpected event or experience that brings joy or satisfaction.
Example: "When she received the unexpected promotion, it was truly a pleasurable surprise that brightened her day."
Alternatives: "a delightful surprise" or "an enjoyable surprise".
I overheard a few visitors comparing his sculptures to the paintings by Velázquez and Rembrandt, whose vastly greater attributes did not negate for these people the pleasurable surprise (to them, evidently) that skill in art is not entirely a thing of the past.
It tastes good, of course, but the pleasurable surprise has dissipated.
Perhaps the biggest, most pleasurable surprise is that "Bridesmaids" doesn't treat Annie's single status as a dire character flaw worthy of triage: she's simply going through a rough patch and has to figure things out, as in real life.
The first steps on the thickly piled carpet, the first sight of the tall ornate vases, sparkling lights and buoyant murmurs of pleasurable surprise throughout the vast beautifully dressed crowd.
"Criminal Intent" (Sundays at 9 p.m). is one of this season's most pleasurable surprises -- a more cerebral version of "Law and Order" in which the psychology of the perpetrator and the modus operandi of the detective are given equal attention.
My time at the Venice film festival has now come to an end – I hand over to Xan Brooks – and I'm leaving with a sense that this festival is actually much better than it had been cracked up to be, with an interesting, lively competition list and if not masterpieces exactly, then some real and pleasurable surprises.
Adopting a character whose fate is sealed reduces the potential for surprise, but Frame's book is a pleasurable read.
In fact, a pleasurable realisation awaited me.
It's a pleasurable read with a refreshing p.o.v.
