Main Entry:

pleas·ant

Pronunciation:

\ˈple-z^ənt\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English plesaunt, from Anglo-French plaisant, from present participle of plaisir

Date:

14th century

1 : having qualities that tend to give pleasure : agreeable <a pleasant day> 2 : having or characterized by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance

— pleas·ant·ly adverb

— pleas·ant·ness noun