2
: having or characterized by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance
pleasantly
adverb
pleasantness
noun
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
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Take advantage of springtime’s pleasant temperatures with a scenic bike ride along the iconic Swamp Rabbit Trail or a picnic with live music at Trailblazer Park.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025
The sketch featured an all-star ensemble including Woody Harrelson and Pedro Pascal, who got abducted by the aliens with McKinnon, but describe a much more pleasant experience.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Certain foods create feelings of nostalgia and pleasant memories.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2025
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Take advantage of springtime’s pleasant temperatures with a scenic bike ride along the iconic Swamp Rabbit Trail or a picnic with live music at Trailblazer Park.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025
The sketch featured an all-star ensemble including Woody Harrelson and Pedro Pascal, who got abducted by the aliens with McKinnon, but describe a much more pleasant experience.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Certain foods create feelings of nostalgia and pleasant memories.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasant. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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