Pleasant Definition & Meaning

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    • Synonyms pleasant American [plez-uhnt] / ˈplɛz ənt /

    adjective

    1. pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure.

      pleasant news.

      Synonyms: gratifying, welcome

    2. (of persons, manners, disposition, etc.) socially acceptable or adept; polite; amiable; agreeable.

      Synonyms: friendly, congenial, delightful

    3. fair, as weather.

      a pleasant summer day.

    4. Archaic. lively, sprightly, or merry.

    5. Obsolete. jocular or facetious.

    pleasant British / ˈplɛzənt /

    adjective

    1. giving or affording pleasure; enjoyable

    2. having pleasing or agreeable manners, appearance, habits, etc

    3. obsolete merry and lively

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    Other Word Forms

    • pleasantly adverb
    • pleasantness noun

    Etymology

    Origin of pleasant

    First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English plesaunt, from Old French plaisant, originally present participle of plaisir “to please”; equivalent to please + -ant

    Example Sentences

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    “A pleasant one, but it’s a prison all the same,” she added.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    A pleasant surprise is the sense of urgency on display even within the uncomfortable coalition.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    "It was nice to meet him, a very pleasant person."

    From BBC

    At last, we found it: a sturdy Douglas fir with boughs that had pleasant symmetry and enough firmness to carry ornaments.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    “We wish you a pleasant life!” it added.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    Related Words

    • agreeable
    • amiable
    • amusing
    • bland
    • charming
    • cheerful
    • congenial
    • cool
    • cordial
    • delightful
    • engaging
    • enjoyable
    • fun
    • gracious
    • homey
    • likable
    • lovely
    • mild
    • pleasing
    • pleasurable

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