1
as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing
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2
as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
she has a reputation among the employees for being a demanding boss, but she's unexpectedly pleasant outside of work
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Recent Examples of pleasant
The Rooms The 52 rooms and six suites at Zion National Park Lodge are simple but pleasant.
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Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
Sneezy has a fun and pleasant personality reminiscent of the Earth sign.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Getting chosen to the team was a pleasant surprise to the 29-year-old forward, who has three international matches under his belt.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
What might have been a pleasant interlude turned into an unhappy five-year-old and another frustrating exercise requiring far more customer effort than necessary.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
Sneezy has a fun and pleasant personality reminiscent of the Earth sign.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Getting chosen to the team was a pleasant surprise to the 29-year-old forward, who has three international matches under his belt.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
What might have been a pleasant interlude turned into an unhappy five-year-old and another frustrating exercise requiring far more customer effort than necessary.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
Adjective
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The Mallard Lounge epitomizes the après-ski tradition, providing a gracious transition from active days to relaxed evenings.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mina, worried about her young kids doing the math about her long, grueling commute, cautiously accepts Alma’s gracious offer.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Why parents love it: Both the Octonauts series and movie teaches kids about marine biology in a fun, delightful way.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
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There’s still time to catch the delightful exhibit Best in Show: Pets in Contemporary Photography that comes from the Fotografiska Museum New York.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This is a nice improvement, though short of Apple's 10-hour estimate.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
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Women can wear a nice top and skirt, a knee-length or midi dress, or a suit.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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That’s changed over the last decade or so, but this 1940s property in Hither Hills is an authentic, and aesthetically pleasing, reminder of its older days.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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Soderbergh turns himself into an action director, and MMA fighter Gina Carano turns into an ass-kicking spy in a film that proves that action films can actually be both visceral and visually pleasing.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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In an effort to fight child obesity, Mexico has banned the sale of salty and sweet treats in schools.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Its vibrant orange, red, and yellow frosting was beautifully adorned with tiny vine tomatoes, creating a vision of a sweet summer garden.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Enjoy a delicious lunch, fabulous raffle and listen to New York TImes bestselling author Sarah Penner discuss her new book The Amalfi Curse.Visit www.libraryguildrsf.org or call 858-756-4780 to register.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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But before this all begins, everyone usually fills up on a delicious brunch surrounded by loved ones.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Onstage, Wood is unhurried, an amiable man who, despite being 46, has the countenance of a churchgoing grandfather who still starches his Sunday suit.—
Ismail Muhammad,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Jerry Eisenberg, the amiable animator known for his contributions to The Jetsons, The Peter Potamus Show, Wacky Races, Fangface, Spider-Man cartoons, Scooby-Doo movies and so much more, has died.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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But this year’s batch of releases suggests that the leading watchmakers have found a satisfying way to respect their past achievements and still forge new paths.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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The spices are balanced and not overpowering, drying down to a satisfying, earthy finish.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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