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: having or characterized by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance
pleasantly
adverb
pleasantness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of pleasant in a Sentence
the pleasant smell of cookies baking in the oven
We had a pleasant conversation.
Our evening together was pleasant but not very exciting.
I didn't know you were coming. What a pleasant surprise!
Their new teacher seems pleasant enough.
a very pleasant young man
Recent Examples on the Web
The Drayton Hotel The Drayton Hotel sits on the corner of bustling Drayton and Bay Streets, and its playful colors and eye-catching furniture are welcoming to any visitors looking for a pleasant stay in the Historic District.
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Karen Norian, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
Being good means genuinely supporting a partner’s goals, dreams, and struggles rather than glossing over important matters to maintain a pleasant facade.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Driving in a foreign country can be pleasant or harrowing — ranging from a bucolic slow-roll through the countryside to a heart-pumping slog through a maze of city streets.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Their seats, concourses and bathrooms are more pleasant than the original’s, and the building meets nearby streets in a more people-friendly manner.
—Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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Karen Norian, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
Being good means genuinely supporting a partner’s goals, dreams, and struggles rather than glossing over important matters to maintain a pleasant facade.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Driving in a foreign country can be pleasant or harrowing — ranging from a bucolic slow-roll through the countryside to a heart-pumping slog through a maze of city streets.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Their seats, concourses and bathrooms are more pleasant than the original’s, and the building meets nearby streets in a more people-friendly manner.
—Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasant. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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