pleasantness

noun

pleas·​ant·​ness
plural -es
Synonyms of pleasantnessnext
1
: the quality or state of being pleasant
2
: the elementary feeling that is aroused by agreeable stimuli

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“Pleasantness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasantness. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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