2
: having or characterized by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance
pleasantly
adverb
pleasantness
noun
Examples of pleasant in a Sentence
the pleasant smell of cookies baking in the oven
We had a pleasant conversation.
Our evening together was pleasant but not very exciting.
I didn't know you were coming. What a pleasant surprise!
Their new teacher seems pleasant enough.
a very pleasant young man
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Roger Dooley, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The series expands the universe in a pleasant, mostly unobtrusive fashion, with one-off episodes and fun guest stars like Terry Crews, Embeth Davidtz, Anthony Edwards, and, in its best episode, Parker Posey and Jillian Bell.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The result was some remembered pain, but lately it’s been a bit of a pleasant tickle.
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Roger Dooley, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The series expands the universe in a pleasant, mostly unobtrusive fashion, with one-off episodes and fun guest stars like Terry Crews, Embeth Davidtz, Anthony Edwards, and, in its best episode, Parker Posey and Jillian Bell.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The result was some remembered pain, but lately it’s been a bit of a pleasant tickle.
—Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Read the full Taurus Daily Horoscope Gemini (May 21 - June 21)
In a pleasant mood?
—USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasant. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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