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

Immediately, the pleasant, clean scent of bergamot and green tea (which is present in most of Crown Affair’s products) transported me to an upscale spa. —Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026

And everything that’s happened since getting to make this has been a pleasant surprise. —Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026

The bustle of downtown fades away in the quiet round room filled with white marble, bright lighting and a pleasant aroma. —Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026

The Australian Open organizers emphasize that folks who buy a grounds pass should expect to have a pleasant time and see quality tennis, but only those with reserved stadium seats should expect to see a particular match. —Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 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