2
: 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
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Guides say the South Fork of the American River is a perfect introduction to river rafting, thanks to its evocative scenery, relatively mild Class III rapids and proximity to campgrounds and the pleasant town of Placerville.
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Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
If being packed into a crowd and not having a bathroom doesn't sound pleasant, it can be watched on the NBC New York app and the ABC app.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The Gage Hotel Just north of the park in Marathon, find The Gage Hotel, which offers a pleasant Texas experience and upscale amenities, including the high-end 12 Gage Restaurant, a barbeque restaurant, and a bar.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
The rest of the Pat Garrett soundtrack, however, is mostly pleasant but inconsequential instrumental sketches.
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—Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
If being packed into a crowd and not having a bathroom doesn't sound pleasant, it can be watched on the NBC New York app and the ABC app.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The Gage Hotel Just north of the park in Marathon, find The Gage Hotel, which offers a pleasant Texas experience and upscale amenities, including the high-end 12 Gage Restaurant, a barbeque restaurant, and a bar.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
The rest of the Pat Garrett soundtrack, however, is mostly pleasant but inconsequential instrumental sketches.
36.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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 15 Jan. 2025.
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