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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The last day of March is expected to be pleasant with a low chance of interior rain in the afternoon.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The last day of March is expected to be pleasant with a low chance of interior rain in the afternoon.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
In one of our studies, participants who directed their attention to their thoughts and feelings during a 20-minute mindfulness meditation noticed six times more unpleasant experiences than pleasant ones.
—J. David Creswell, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Be Quiet's proprietary silent switches deliver brand-consistent whispery keystrokes while maintaining a pleasant level of resistance to make typing feel satisfying.
—Aubrey Jowers, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasant. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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