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Definition of pleasant
pleasantly
adverbpleasantness
nounExplore M-W
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 of pleasant from the Web
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While all were pleasant to use, some produced bigger results than others.
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My husband couldn't resist ordering the dumplings again — fried, this time, which gave the noodles a pleasant crunch and chewiness.
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However, in an ironic yet pleasant turn, Bateman Skincare products are cruelty-free, unlike the guy they're based on.
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In amping up the displays, the village wants to offer a more pleasant holiday experience for residents as well as attract visitors from outside the village, who in turn will hopefully spend some money in Orland Park, La Margo said.
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The fish was fried and served over the red cabbage and cilantro, but bathed in a chipotle crema that had a smoky, pleasant flavor.
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Despite the annoyance of summer heat, summer evenings near and after sunset are usually quite pleasant.
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When tracking down former players for the reunion the women noted most, if not all, seemed to have gone on to have relatively pleasant lives.
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Papierski soon will either be playing for pay or providing Mainieri another pleasant summer surprise.
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Origin and Etymology of pleasant
Middle English plesaunt, from Anglo-French plaisant, from present participle of plaisir
PLEASANT Defined for English Language Learners
pleasant
playDefinition of pleasant for English Language Learners
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: causing a feeling of happiness or pleasure
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: friendly and likable
PLEASANT Defined for Kids
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