pleasant

adjective

pleas·​ant ˈple-zᵊnt 

1

: having qualities that tend to give pleasure : agreeable

a pleasant day

2

: having or characterized by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance

pleasantly adverb

pleasantness noun

Synonyms of pleasant

• enjoyable
• delightful
• nice
• pleasing
• delicious
• sweet
• satisfying
• good
• welcome
• heavenly
• pleasurable

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The weather on Tuesday will be a repeat of Monday — sunny, warm and dry — but the pleasant stretch won’t last. — Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

Note that there’s usually no private toilet or shower—genuinely pleasant communal facilities are a quick stroll away—but each yurt is equipped with a large marble vanity-style sink. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Lavender The essential oil that gives lavender flowers and foliage their pleasant, calming scent has been shown to repel mosquitoes as well as other pesky insects like fleas, flies, and moths. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 5 July 2026

Best Time to Visit Because all of the park's attractions are outdoors, spring and fall offer the most pleasant weather and the easiest conditions for a full day. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pleasant

• peasant
• pheasant
• present
• omnipresent
• unpleasant

Kids Definition

pleasant

adjective

pleas·​ant ˈplez-ᵊnt 

1

: giving pleasure : agreeable

a pleasant day

2

: having or marked by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance

the new teacher is very pleasant

pleasantly adverb

pleasantness noun