PLEASANT Synonyms: 225 Similar and Opposite Words

pleasant

adjective

ˈple-zᵊnt

Definition of pleasant

as in enjoyable

giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing

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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 Short for autonomous sensory meridian response, ASMR describes the pleasant, tingling calm some people feel in response to soft sensory input, like whispering, tapping, or watching something being squished. — Steven John, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 Keeping the trash bag secure makes your life more pleasant and your kitchen a lot less smelly. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2026 The ordering should be pleasant like the voices of the elevator girls in department stores. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 Conversations with daily contacts will be a pleasant way to pass this day. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleasant

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Adjective

This year, more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries were judged in one of the most enjoyable photo competitions on the calendar.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful—don't expect any pretense here, just genuine (and enjoyable) engagement.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoyable

Adjective

Overcast Milan was looking even grayer than I’d have liked, but I was heartened by a gracious welcome at the Park Hyatt, tucked away on a side street of the Piazza del Duomo.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Korchinski hasn’t gotten that gracious nod, at least during Blashill’s tenure.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of gracious

Adjective

Our server was absolutely delightful — friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, specials, and drinks.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Executive Chef Carlos Segura collaborated with every other chef working in the resort to create a delightful tasting menu of all their favorite dishes from their grandmas growing up.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of delightful

Adjective

Also, a foul ball hit by almost any player would be a nice souvenir.

— Scott Simon, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
Sure enough, there were a few hares in the field and the grass was just long enough to give a bit of protection to the hares and set a nice backdrop for the photographs.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of nice

Adjective

Its look, a pleasing meld of contemporary glass and steel, mid-century accents, and exposed brickwork, nods to the past.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
This puzzle is stuffed with nuance, pleasing crosses and a lot of simply terrific, ridiculously evocative stuff — for example, a jarring assortment of lovely trivia intersecting with some hideous ailments at more than one juncture.

— Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleasing

Adjective

Acer Laptop Deals Acer Aspire Go 16 Deal Acer's budget laptops are reliable performers for students and on-the-go professionals, and the Aspire Go 16, with a $200 price drop post-Big Deal Days, is a sweet pickup.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
But the sum succeeds, teetering deliciously between sweet and savory.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweet

Adjective

These include beautiful beaches, delicious food, temples, scenic landscapes, wellness experiences, and adventures that push her beyond her usual routine.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and memorable.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of delicious

Adjective

Her amiable New Yorkers have tougher things to say to each other than ever before.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
But the underlying difficulties of the three Ts, where the leaders seem to have fundamentally incompatible agendas, remain the thread beneath the ostensibly polite and occasionally amiable conversations.

— Rana Mitter, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of amiable

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