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
Most of Ohio is forecasted to have pleasantly warm daytime temperatures and cool evenings this weekend.
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Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
But at a moment when many people are in a perpetual state of gloominess — courtesy of the news, social media doomscrolling or streaming/cable dramas that confuse lack of literal illumination with profundity — the pleasantly sunny escapism is difficult to resent.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
McLachlan remembers, noting how the rest of the Lilith headliners were pleasantly taken aback.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
After eating the berry and taking another sip, the same drink suddenly tastes different, with the rim’s citrus tang softening into a cocktail that's pleasantly sweet with notes of berry.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The crunchy texture of lettuce may be pleasantly satiating.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
But be prepared to be pleasantly surprised by the ice cream.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Sly jokes and cute cameos sprinkle the rest of the film like holy water, and Wan himself even appears in a pleasantly pandering concluding scene that nails the spirit of fan service.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Inside, works by Casey McCafferty, John Hogan, Seungjin Yang, and others have created a conversation with the original design in ways that can feel pleasantly subversive.
—John Wogan, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
But at a moment when many people are in a perpetual state of gloominess — courtesy of the news, social media doomscrolling or streaming/cable dramas that confuse lack of literal illumination with profundity — the pleasantly sunny escapism is difficult to resent.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
McLachlan remembers, noting how the rest of the Lilith headliners were pleasantly taken aback.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
After eating the berry and taking another sip, the same drink suddenly tastes different, with the rim’s citrus tang softening into a cocktail that's pleasantly sweet with notes of berry.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The crunchy texture of lettuce may be pleasantly satiating.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
But be prepared to be pleasantly surprised by the ice cream.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Sly jokes and cute cameos sprinkle the rest of the film like holy water, and Wan himself even appears in a pleasantly pandering concluding scene that nails the spirit of fan service.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Inside, works by Casey McCafferty, John Hogan, Seungjin Yang, and others have created a conversation with the original design in ways that can feel pleasantly subversive.
—John Wogan, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasantly
Adverb
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Marcus Foligno scored the game-winning short-handed goal on a second-period breakaway and Jesper Wallstedt settled in nicely after allowing two early goals with 26 saves, including nine on the power play.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The offensive line -- playing with backups Cole Strange and Larry Borom on the right side -- acquitted itself nicely Monday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The result is melt-in-your-mouth tender and deliciously juicy.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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Visited by Emily Wilson K-Town No city outside Korea has more Koreans than Los Angeles, a fact made deliciously clear in the endless restaurants of Koreatown.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Leafs winger leans more on the delightfully curmudgeonly side.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Below is a list of what to see, what to do, where to stay, and where to eat to take advantage of this delightfully slow time.—
Andrea Grisdale,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Full-bodied varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Zinfandel work great here, gently heated with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise along with a touch of brandy or Cointreau and a bit of honey, agave, or maple syrup.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Offense and defense for those guys played great.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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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
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Spearheaded by the costume designer Missy Mickens, the film, which is also Rachael’s feature debut, showcases Brooklyn fashion enjoyably.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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These unpressurized parts of a plane lack oxygen and can reach temperatures well below freezing, sometimes to minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The slow start that Mayfield is alluding to has to do with the Buccaneers only scoring two field goals through the first half, and scoring their first touchdown well into the third quarter.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Her finely wrought Neoclassical sculptures stand as evidence of both her artistic brilliance and her refusal to be defined by the limits of her era.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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To shred the leaves with a lawn mower, crisscross the area several times to chop them finely.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 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 Oct. 2025.
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