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   Pleas·ant

   /ˈpleznt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment: "a very pleasant evening" Similar enjoyablepleasingpleasurableniceagreeablesatisfyinggratifyingwelcomegoodacceptableto one's likingentertainingamusingdivertingdelightfulcharminginvitingattractivebeautifulfinebalmysalubriousbonnycouthyinformal:lovelygreatneatlekkermooi
   • ▪ (of a person or their manner) friendly and considerate; likable: "they found him pleasant and cooperative" Similar friendlyagreeableamiableaffablenicegeniallikableamicablelovelygood-humoredpersonablecongenialhospitableapproachablegood-naturedcompanionablegraciouscourteouspolitecordialobliginghelpfulconsideratecheerfulwarmcharmingengagingwinningdelightfulsweetas nice as piesympatheticgemütlichcannycouthyarchaic:fair-spokenOpposite unpleasantdisagreeablenasty

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘pleasing’): from Old French plaisant ‘pleasing’, from the verb plaisir (see please).

   Derivatives

   • 1. pleasantness noun

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   What does it mean if something is pleasant?

   • Something that is pleasant is enjoyable or attractive. It's always pleasant to do what you enjoy. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries. 3 senses: 1. giving or affording pleasure; enjoyable 2. having pleasing or agreeable manners, appearance, habits, etc 3..... Click for more definitions.

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   What is a synonym for pleasant?

   • He was most anxious to seem agreeable and pleasant. Copyright © 2016 by HarperCollins Publishers. All rights reserved. He is an extremely affable and approachable man. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries. Synonyms for PLEASANT: pleasing, agreeable, amusing, delightful, enjoyable, fine, lovely, nice, pleasurable, nice, …

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   What is a pleasant person?

   • Something that is pleasant is nice, enjoyable, or attractive. I've got a pleasant little apartment. We talked pleasantly of old times. Someone who is pleasant is friendly and likeable. The woman had a pleasant face. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. Obsolete

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   What does pleasantry mean?

   • Joseph Addison, Spectator, №. 487. A pleasantry is a polite, casual or friendly remark or social gesture, typically made in casual conversation or to create a light-hearted or pleasant atmosphere. It often involves simple, friendly statements, compliments, or casual jokes.

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   Definition of pleasant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news. Synonyms: gratifying, welcome. (of persons, manners, disposition, etc.) socially acceptable or adept; polite; amiable; agreeable. Synonyms: friendly, congenial, delightful. fair, as weather: a pleasant summer day. Archaic. lively, sprightly, or merry.

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   2 days ago · 1. pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure. pleasant news. 2. (of persons, manners, disposition, etc.) socially acceptable or adept; polite; amiable; agreeable. 3. fair, as weather. a pleasant summer day. 4. archaic.

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   • — pleasantness

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   pleasant /ˈplɛzn̩t/ adjective

   pleasanter; pleasantest

   pleasant

   /ˈplɛzn̩t/

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   Synonyms and antonyms of. pleasant. in English. pleasant. Thesaurus > giving pleasure and holding your attention > pleasant. These are words and phrases related to pleasant. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of pleasant. GIVING PLEASURE AND HOLDING YOUR ATTENTION.

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   Apr 5, 2024 · Adjective [ change] If something is pleasant, it is enjoyable or agreeable . When it rains in the summer, it is a pleasant event. A pleasant person is one who is socially acceptable or polite . The man was pleasant with his smile and quiet laugh. Synonyms [ change] nice. Antonyms [ change] unpleasant. Related words [ change] pleasantly.

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   May 22, 2024 · pleasant. 1 (adjective) in the sense of pleasing. Definition. pleasing or enjoyable. a pleasant surprise. Synonyms. pleasing. nice. welcome. satisfying. fine. lovely.