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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Some images are pleasant, while others are painful and heart-wrenching to produce.
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The Pham, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Exploring ancient hot spots like Delphi, ancient Epidaurus, and Olympia on foot is much more pleasant in spring temperatures averaging from the 60s to the high 70s.
—Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
The music was a pleasant surprise and big draw for Bacon’s interest, too, but for an actor who has starred in many horror films and series throughout his career, there needed to be something really unique to entice Bacon to The Bondsman.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Interestingly, staying indoors during pleasant weather was associated with lower mood, possibly due to feelings of missing out or a contrast effect.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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The Pham, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Exploring ancient hot spots like Delphi, ancient Epidaurus, and Olympia on foot is much more pleasant in spring temperatures averaging from the 60s to the high 70s.
—Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
The music was a pleasant surprise and big draw for Bacon’s interest, too, but for an actor who has starred in many horror films and series throughout his career, there needed to be something really unique to entice Bacon to The Bondsman.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Interestingly, staying indoors during pleasant weather was associated with lower mood, possibly due to feelings of missing out or a contrast effect.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2025.
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