as in nicely
in a pleasing way
we were pleasantly surprised by their offer to put us up for the night
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Recent Examples of pleasantly
Duvi was pleasantly surprised when their photographers not only issued a generous refund, but also stayed late and added extra services.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The period detail is impressive, the storytelling is engrossing, and the overall impact is pleasantly enjoyable.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
And, the latest news out of SKIMS’ HQ is even more pleasantly surprising than merkins and sculpting face wraps.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
The result is savory, bitter, and pleasantly balanced.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
It was made with coconut, which was pleasantly pronounced without ever dominating, and the dark chocolate added a deep, decadent richness that melted in my mouth.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Just down the street from the colossal blue Scientology center (one of LA’s top locations for taking an ironic selfie) is Found Oyster, a delightful and perennially (pleasantly) crowded seafood restaurant inspired by clam shacks on the East Coast.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
With the dry season just beginning, the weather is pleasantly mild and idea for exploring.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
Consider Lamb’s presence pleasantly welcomed, even on an already league-leading offense — as if there was any question.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The period detail is impressive, the storytelling is engrossing, and the overall impact is pleasantly enjoyable.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
And, the latest news out of SKIMS’ HQ is even more pleasantly surprising than merkins and sculpting face wraps.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
The result is savory, bitter, and pleasantly balanced.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
It was made with coconut, which was pleasantly pronounced without ever dominating, and the dark chocolate added a deep, decadent richness that melted in my mouth.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Just down the street from the colossal blue Scientology center (one of LA’s top locations for taking an ironic selfie) is Found Oyster, a delightful and perennially (pleasantly) crowded seafood restaurant inspired by clam shacks on the East Coast.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
With the dry season just beginning, the weather is pleasantly mild and idea for exploring.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
Consider Lamb’s presence pleasantly welcomed, even on an already league-leading offense — as if there was any question.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasantly
Adverb
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But the turnaround under Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is still progressing nicely, driven by better execution on its 737 program.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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In short, Beats Fit Pro blends punchy audio, a super-secure fit, and capable ANC in a tidy package that favors iPhone users while still playing nicely with Android for 26% off right now.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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But for the two-hour show’s climax, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo veered deliciously off-topic to cover a medley of songs first made famous 62 years ago by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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So how did the beloved brand land on something so deliciously Southern for their newest flavor?—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The Thrombeys are delightfully awful, trading barbs as easily as another family might pass food around a Thanksgiving table.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Affordable, durable, and delightfully comfy—this is one gift guaranteed to be worn on repeat.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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And for traveling aesthetes, great-looking new hotels, restaurants, wineries, and galleries might make the Algarve even more desirable.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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The audience also erupted each time Leonard scored; the Aztecs great finished with a team-high 18 points.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Snook is excellent at playing tremulous and overwhelming feeling without ever seeming hammy or phony, and Marissa’s raw emotion anchors All Her Fault in something real even as the plot reveals grow increasingly (and enjoyably) outrageous.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.—
Emily Temple
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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In Southern cuisine, a main dish is best complemented by a host of incredible side dishes.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Cover and pulse until the pistachios are finely ground.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Absolutely bonkers in the best way possible, Hellsing Ultimate offers a singular and finely tuned reinvention of the famous bloodsucker assassin.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The boy presenter nods agreeably.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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But despite Harrelson and Marsden’s agreeably give-’em-hell performances, Shock and Awe suffers in comparison not just to All the President’s Men but to 2017’s The Post.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Pleasantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasantly. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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