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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La Terrasse du Petit Palais makes for delightful open air lakefront dining at the 1906 Fairmont Le Montreux Palace hotel, while its indoor Montreux Jazz Café features a fine dining menu, despite its casual name.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Upon receiving the ball, Joao Pedro turns, drives forward, and slides a delightful ball through to Simon Adingra, making a dangerous out-to-in run from the flank.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 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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The music is a successful part of the show, so artists want to be a part of it, which is nice.—
Clarissa Brooks,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Prioritize window placement early by considering exterior style, symmetry, and scale to ensure the facade feels balanced and visually pleasing.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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The Google Photos web interface is clean, minimalist, and pleasing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Bailey flashed a sweet jumper and impressive athleticism but struggled with his shot selection and had more turnovers than assists.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Instead, we were met with gray skies and rain, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying our sweet treats.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Instead, start the day with a lavish breakfast buffet at La Sala, piled with delicious local specialties, fresh tropical fruits, and mouthwatering international favorites.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In the French Quarter, The Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton offer lush massages, facials, body scrubs, and mani/pedis, plus access to their swimming pool and hot tub for a delicious soak.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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The Duke of Sussex sat and shared a friendly conversation with her and Jack at his last major royal event — King Charles' coronation in May 2023 — and Eugenie's amiable interaction with Nonoo seems to continue the trend of the cousins being on good terms.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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But keep an eye on their amiable cousin Aurora, because her fate this season might be far worse than Agnes'.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Luckily, the best baby bottle sterilizers make this task less painful—some might even call it satisfying.—
Olivia Campbell,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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This kind of fantasy may be less adaptable for the screen, but the ending will be so much more satisfying.—
Maris Kreizman,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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