pleasantly
adverb
pleasantness
noun
pleas·ant·ness
plural -es
1
: the quality or state of being pleasant
2
: the elementary feeling that is aroused by agreeable stimuli
Examples of pleasant in a Sentence
Adjective
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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Of course, not every author is pleasant company.
—Walt Hunter, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The forecast remains dry and pleasant for plans Wednesday evening.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Republican Tim Shaw’s lead in the 4th District supervisorial race is a pleasant surprise given the conservative Lincoln Club inexplicably backed a fairly liberal independent candidate, Fred Jung — and the county GOP gave Shaw short shrift.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
With record numbers set to travel this year, these therapy dogs want to make your flight as pleasant as possible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Of course, not every author is pleasant company.
—Walt Hunter, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The forecast remains dry and pleasant for plans Wednesday evening.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Republican Tim Shaw’s lead in the 4th District supervisorial race is a pleasant surprise given the conservative Lincoln Club inexplicably backed a fairly liberal independent candidate, Fred Jung — and the county GOP gave Shaw short shrift.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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