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
And, the latest news out of SKIMS’ HQ is even more pleasantly surprising than merkins and sculpting face wraps.
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Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
And while the internet isn’t always kind, he’s been pleasantly surprised by the positivity.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 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
Which is so pleasantly surprising and awesome.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 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
Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
And while the internet isn’t always kind, he’s been pleasantly surprised by the positivity.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 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
Which is so pleasantly surprising and awesome.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 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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That sums up this cake deliciously—and the two glazes just put it over the top.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Price is deliciously diabolical in the film, which is full of literal and metaphorical trap doors and secret passageways.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Igor scans the workbench, ultimately choosing a box of candies and mints, a delightfully absurd solution that still pleases his master.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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As a fan of rich, dark fruit, my personal favorite is the juicy Black Currant seltzer, but those who prefer something citrusy should try the delightfully tart Ruby Grapefruit, both made with 5 mg THC and 10 mg CBD.—
Chala June,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 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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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
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While Atom is trying to manipulate Hermit into becoming the eyeball monster’s new human host, Joe first hides in a cage — in one of the episode’s most enjoyably scary scenes — before Wendy comes to her brother’s rescue, using her machine-controlling superpowers to stop Atom cold.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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After retelling the life of Odysseus’ wife in the Songs of Penelope books, Claire North adopts a new perspective with a standalone space opera about a man reborn so many times over as to better resemble a monster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Wisner also caught the ball well in the screen game and made several plays in pass protection.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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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
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The elephants were more solemn and inward-looking than we are typically shown, the zebras startlingly intricate and finely drawn.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
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 6 Nov. 2025.
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