PLEASANTLY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

pleasantly

adverb

Definition of pleasantly

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 But we’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of studios, mini-majors and independent producers that continue to reach out [and] a lot of repeat clients of course, that continue to do their thing. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 But Killing Daddy definitely wins out for being both weirdly perverse and pleasantly succinct. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 The result is bread that’s springy, elastic and chewy but pleasantly so. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 Where to Eat Dining is one area where Universal Kids Resort pleasantly surprised me. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Temperatures in the beach cities pleasantly hovered in the 70s, a stark contrast to East Coast communities broiling in a heat wave. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 The quality and level of detail in these emails pleasantly surprised me in testing. — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 Mackinac Island, Michigan The absence of cars and the cooling effect of Lake Huron make Mackinac Island feel pleasantly removed from both modern times and summer heat. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 30 June 2026 Vec was also pleasantly surprised that the shuttle left on time. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasantly

Adverb

The chart below, which The Economist published two years ago, nicely sums up the wealth-building power of the US economy over the long haul.

— Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
In the thermal pool, guests lie or sit on underwater hydro-massage beds and seats while lumbar jets pummel the muscles most nicely.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

This special recipe has not one, but two fresh fruit fillings—oh, and a deliciously creamy mascarpone frosting.

— Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Amazon’s Fourth of July Sale ends in a few days, so make sure to snap up these incredible savings on durable luggage from Samsonite, deliciously hydrating Laneige lip products, and more.

— Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of deliciously

Adverb

That verdant vista of a piece of ancient, intricate architecture centered me in storied Osaka and proved a delightfully consistent through line for my stay.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Promise David’s goal for the co-hosts was delightfully executed but this game raised some questions for Jesse Marsch ahead of the knockouts.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of delightfully

Adverb

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, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
Li’s enjoyably dynamic heroine, constantly planning three steps ahead to charm her way into a crucial meeting with Christopher or shake off a ruthless fixer (Lee Jae-yoon), ensures there’s always another big plot turn coming around the bend.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026

Definition of enjoyably

Adverb

Below, browse through lots of loafers fit for easy summer dressing and well beyond.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.

— Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Recipe information Mix together 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp.

— Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Definition of finely

Adverb

Settling the score, meanwhile, is Randy Newman, whose fourth Pixar collaboration ambles along agreeably, accompanied by drivin’ tunes performed by Rascal Flatts, Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley that are perfect for coasting along those alternate routes.

— Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
To that end, the writer-director, Chandler Levack, establishes an agreeably slapdash attitude of hedonistic adventure, one that’s often intentionally borderline cringe.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026

Definition of agreeably

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