pleasant

adjective

pleas·ant | \ ˈple-zᵊnt

Definition of pleasant

1 : having qualities that tend to give pleasure : agreeable a pleasant day

2 : having or characterized by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance

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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

Donald Trump’s tenure has been a pleasant surprise compared to expectations, which isn’t saying much. — Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, "The Media Will Re-Elect Trump," 26 Feb. 2019 Getty ImagesMaria Mosolova The spicy cinnamon and clove scent of this delicate bouquet will be a pleasant surprise to your valentine. — Carly Orleach, Woman's Day, "How to Make Fresh Flowers Last Longer," 15 Feb. 2019 Pre-orders have opened for the Galaxy Note 9, and there’s a pleasant surprise. — Michael Simon, PCWorld, "Preorders open for the Galaxy Note 9 and it'll cost the same anywhere you get it," 10 Aug. 2018 For climate researchers, the pick was a pleasant surprise. — Umair Irfan, Vox, "Trump finally picked a science adviser. He’s a meteorologist. Named Kelvin.," 1 Aug. 2018 The Museum of Fine Arts, in a former abbey on the Presqu’ile, has an impressive collection ranging from Egyptian antiquities to Impressionist paintings, and its inner courtyard is a pleasant place to take a peaceful break from city streets. — Rick Steves' Europe, The Seattle Times, "Loving Lyon: France’s culinary capital is off the tourist path," 20 Feb. 2019 Although those aren't exactly pleasant, most healthy adults are able to deal with them just fine and recover within a week or so. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "Cauliflower Recalled for Possible E. Coli Contamination," 18 Dec. 2018 Every scent tester agreed that this was pleasant, subtle, but still had great fall vibes. — Danielle Tullo, House Beautiful, "The 10 Most Popular Pumpkin Candles, Ranked," 9 Oct. 2018 Think: Colonoscopies are never pleasant, but some people have more difficulty with them than others. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Here are your 2018 Ig Nobel Prize winners," 13 Sep. 2018

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