2
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
At first, the arrangement felt manageable and even pleasant, as the cousin helped with groceries, straightened up around the place, and seemed genuinely grateful.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
The needles release a pleasant, resinous scent, but unlike the needles of other conifers, pine needles are relatively soft on your fingers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Ambergris Caye is between December and April when pleasant, sunny days transform the island into the beachy haven that winter-weary visitors crave.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Thus, a trip to a coin-exchange kiosk (or a bank, or credit union) can yield a pleasant surprise.
—USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
The needles release a pleasant, resinous scent, but unlike the needles of other conifers, pine needles are relatively soft on your fingers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Ambergris Caye is between December and April when pleasant, sunny days transform the island into the beachy haven that winter-weary visitors crave.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Thus, a trip to a coin-exchange kiosk (or a bank, or credit union) can yield a pleasant surprise.
—USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
Cite this Entry
“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasant. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share