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: 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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That could mean exploring activities to meet new people, putting yourself out there for a pleasant small interaction with someone in your community, or establishing a routine get-together to strengthen ties.
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
This promotes pleasant feelings between you and everyone around you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Every song hits with the same indistinguishable gush of pleasant pixels.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
For a quieter and just as pleasant alternative, October through December offers comfy temperatures and a highly enjoyable local’s vibe.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
This promotes pleasant feelings between you and everyone around you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Every song hits with the same indistinguishable gush of pleasant pixels.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
For a quieter and just as pleasant alternative, October through December offers comfy temperatures and a highly enjoyable local’s vibe.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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 12 May. 2026.
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