2
: having or characterized by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance
pleasantly
adverb
pleasantness
noun
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
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Friday will be a pleasant day with the high temperature near 60 degrees, however, temperatures will quickly dip in the evening after the sun sets, the forecast shows.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
The 32-gram chocolate and vanilla were both pleasant, with no strange aftertaste or texture—just make sure to give them a really good shake before taking your first sip.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
The sheets will absorb the stench while adding a pleasant scent.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
With its abundant sunshine and excellent weather, Orlando is a pleasant place for retirees and offers many recreational activities, including music venues, galleries, and, of course, theme parks.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
The 32-gram chocolate and vanilla were both pleasant, with no strange aftertaste or texture—just make sure to give them a really good shake before taking your first sip.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
The sheets will absorb the stench while adding a pleasant scent.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
With its abundant sunshine and excellent weather, Orlando is a pleasant place for retirees and offers many recreational activities, including music venues, galleries, and, of course, theme parks.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasant. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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