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
Eat a stick of butter, and your CGM will probably show a flat, pleasant line.
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Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025
There is also a pleasant café where food and ice cream are served.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The La Grange Park Public Library celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 14, drawing a few hundred visitors on a pleasant Saturday evening to its front parking lot for an open house.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
The interior features a number of recycled materials, which add a pleasant texture and visual accents, while also shrinking the car's footprint ever so slightly.
—ArsTechnica, 16 June 2025
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Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025
There is also a pleasant café where food and ice cream are served.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The La Grange Park Public Library celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 14, drawing a few hundred visitors on a pleasant Saturday evening to its front parking lot for an open house.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
The interior features a number of recycled materials, which add a pleasant texture and visual accents, while also shrinking the car's footprint ever so slightly.
—ArsTechnica, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
Adjective
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To their credit, the Heat have been gracious in their credit to the Panthers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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The food was unfussy and full-flavored, the service gracious, and the staff — from the spa therapists to the bakers — seemed genuinely happy to be here.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The best overall pick was Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil for its subtle-yet-buildable luminosity, minimal transfer onto clothes, and delightful fragrance.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
17 June 2025
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Two hours later the actor is performing delightful card tricks for me.—
Andrew Goldman,
Vulture,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Nevertheless, nice to get an explanation for why Vondrousova has been invisible.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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From my perspective, this is a nice example of Cisco’s growing emphasis on easing the customer/user experience.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Chest freezers are chunky appliances, and even the most aesthetically pleasing models are still little more than large boxes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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Here, the love planet thrives in situations that are equally secure and aesthetically pleasing.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The popsicle entrepreneurs and 2018 Under 30 food & drink alums, Erik Brust and Connor Wray, are redefining the sweet treat market.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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This Recipe The catch: The sweet months-old baby of last summer who couldn’t walk or talk was now a fully functioning, less-than-demure toddler.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Willem Dafoe as Rat in Fantastic Mr. Fox Willem Dafoe has delicious fun voicing Rat, the sinister security guard who menaces Fox and his cohorts.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Mama practically lived in the kitchen, making delicious dishes to feed the friends and family who were always stopping by.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Here, amiable staff are on hand to bring you champagne and snacks, and offer expert advice on the best sunbathing locations and spots for a sea dip.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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By contrast, the MAC’s outreach feels amiable and old-school.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Infatuation provided the satisfying high, but also a sense of accomplishment.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
11 June 2025
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This Kettle & Fire option, which comes in both beef and chicken varieties, is just as good as the homemade stuff: Use it in soups, rice, or sides to add a few extra satisfying grams of protein.—
Sarah Felbin,
SELF,
10 June 2025
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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