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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The keyboard itself is pleasant enough to type on, with moderate feedback while avoiding the squishy feel some budget systems have.
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PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
From the point of view of Paul, Weiss, having to strike this arrangement wasn’t pleasant, but the price was tolerable.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
Audio Background music and jingles can help create a pleasant atmosphere, which improves the overall user experience.
—Karan Sharma, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The speakers get boomy at top volume but pleasant at more moderate settings.
—PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025
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PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
From the point of view of Paul, Weiss, having to strike this arrangement wasn’t pleasant, but the price was tolerable.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
Audio Background music and jingles can help create a pleasant atmosphere, which improves the overall user experience.
—Karan Sharma, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The speakers get boomy at top volume but pleasant at more moderate settings.
—PCMAG, 25 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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