Definition of pleasantnext
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as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing

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Recent Examples of pleasant Dry and pleasant summer weather returns Tuesday and continues into Wednesday. Cutter Martin, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 Do not leave the important detail implied because the tone feels pleasant today. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 Adding to the pleasure of a visit here is the location, the walk to Home Park from the station being one of the more pleasant, through the city’s Central Park. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Although ficus trees can be finicky, their flexibility and natural beauty are just as pleasant to gaze upon in the 2020s, both indoors and outdoors. Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleasant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
Adjective
  • This is what makes this sport so tough to predict and so enjoyable to watch transpire over six months and 162 games.
    Jayson Stark, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • While Cape Breton is reachable by both air and car, the most enjoyable way to start your cool Northeast summer getaway is by high-speed ferry from Bar Harbor, Maine, onboard THE CAT to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
    Josh Roberts, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Ask for clarity while staying gracious and fully present in the exchange.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Iwanaga, gracious in defeat, expressed happiness and a desire to learn from the experience.
    Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Nutty and sweet coconut shrimp is a delightful way to enjoy shellfish.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The 20-year-old’s delightful run to set up Switzerland’s opening goal against Algeria at the World Cup, on their way to a last-32 win, was a highlights-reel moment, as was his brace against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • New York has a nice blend of skill and compete in a system that should produce reliable NHL talent but still has a lot of work ahead in this next rebuild.
    Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As for the rest of the space, the open-concept kitchen’s peninsula and granite countertops are a nice touch, as is the fact that the bedroom is big enough for a king-size mattress and a home office.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The yellow and red trim pops perfectly from the dark blue background, and there’s a pleasing colour consistency with the Adidas trefoil, the Arsenal badge and the sponsor.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • For an aesthetically pleasing addition to your kitchen, this coffee percolator comes in four bold finishes.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Licorice root extract brings soothing and brightening benefits, and a nourishing blend of sunflower, sweet almond, moringa, and rice germ oils, plus shea butter, softens dry skin and seals in moisture.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The post featured several sweet moments, including one of her placing a veil on her daughter’s head.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Fresh corn is a summertime staple, and there are plenty of delicious ways to put it to good use.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The food in the modernist dining hall is delicious, but sparse.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Ruiz was also amiable and generous-hearted in these moments, less severe than usual, and accepted their help.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Stewart and Shawkat have a fun and amiable vibe together, even if their characters aren’t immediately in focus.
    Katie Walsh, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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