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

Beautiful, sunny weekend in DFW The weekend begins with another pleasant morning, followed by a warm afternoon. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

The pleasant drop, although not quite sweater weather, does come with some risks on the water with wind and rough conditions on the beach. — Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

The home's standout feature is that large porch, which really boosts living space and looks like a pleasant place to host guests. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Daniel, who was finishing a novel, stayed with us for two weeks, which was so pleasant. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 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