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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There’s the pleasant background noise of gossipy girls’ dinners and third dates.
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Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
The women who worked at the spa were all helpful and pleasant.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Up in the mountains High temps in the 70s Thursday through Sunday will make for a very pleasant Independence Day weekend outdoors.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Highway cruising is pleasant thanks to impressive cabin isolation and the hybrid system's ability to operate quietly during gentle driving.
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Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
The women who worked at the spa were all helpful and pleasant.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Up in the mountains High temps in the 70s Thursday through Sunday will make for a very pleasant Independence Day weekend outdoors.
—
Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Highway cruising is pleasant thanks to impressive cabin isolation and the hybrid system's ability to operate quietly during gentle driving.
—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
1 July 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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