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

While autonomous sensory meridian response is the pleasant and even euphoric tingling that some people experience from hearing certain sounds, Stanford researchers are employing something that might seem more mundane, but is every bit as powerful and likely far more useful. —New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025

Freshen Cat Litter A stinky litter box does not make for a pleasant home. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025

For the pescatarians in the house, their selection of fresh fish is equally irresistible (particularly the Alaskan halibut), and no matter your dietary preferences, the lively energy makes for a pleasant dinner setting after a day of skiing. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025

Customer service was easy and pleasant. —Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2025

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