1
as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing
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2
as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
she has a reputation among the employees for being a demanding boss, but she's unexpectedly pleasant outside of work
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Recent Examples of pleasant
The finished product tastes even more chocolatey and robust, with a pleasant roasty quality.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
The resultant meandering is pleasant, but much of the initial intrigue is lost when the uniqueness of the film’s concept becomes diluted.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Images are pleasant and have accurate color, but details are softer than the Pixel 10 Pro's 42MP selfie camera.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
The Kóoshdaa Káa means different things to different people in Southeast Alaska, but none of them are pleasant.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
The resultant meandering is pleasant, but much of the initial intrigue is lost when the uniqueness of the film’s concept becomes diluted.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Images are pleasant and have accurate color, but details are softer than the Pixel 10 Pro's 42MP selfie camera.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
The Kóoshdaa Káa means different things to different people in Southeast Alaska, but none of them are pleasant.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
Adjective
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His commercials have graced Southwest Ohio TVs over the last two decades and inspired Reddit posts, Halloween costumes and even a surprisingly enjoyable lo-fi musical remix on YouTube.—
Otto Rabe,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
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The best and most enjoyable habit to maintain a healthy, thriving garden is a daily garden walk.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Percussion and a choir imbued the ballad with a pulse, and the gracious Warren quickly turned to clap for the singers at song’s end.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 63-year-old chef helms the kitchen at Vila Joya—the restaurant of a gracious boutique hotel in Portugal that shares its name—which earned one Michelin star in 1995 and a second in 1999.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
30 Aug. 2025
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Ansari, Rogen, and Reeves make for a delightful trio of heavy-hitters.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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What follows is a delightful mix of slapstick comedy (a bathtub scene that ranks among the best physical comedy of the decade), whimsical set pieces, and a genuinely touching story about belonging.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Giving Wickham a nice holiday tan would be a bridge too far for the genteel world of Jane Austen.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some decisions are prudent, such as the Las Vegas Raiders to defeat the New England Patriots at a nice underdog price.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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Officially out nationwide, the film directed by Rachael Holder is an aesthetically pleasing dreamscape.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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People-pleasing turns into resentments.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Grandma's favorite time-saving trick is to rely on the trusty the slow-cooker to make sweet, tender onions that require little to no stirring.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The post included a number of photos and videos, with the first slide showing a sweet snap of Anstead, 46, holding Hudson as Haack, 42, poses beside them with a big smile.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Bitter Mai is also, improbably, absolutely delicious.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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Stanway plays in Kelly on the left wing, who delivers a delicious ball for Russo to head home.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The rest of the walk passes in amiable chatter about nothing in particular.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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David Remnick, Pulitzer Prize winner and New Yorker editor since 1998, is the documentary’s amiable guide on what is a multi-tiered journey through the magazine’s past and present.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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