1
as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing
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2
as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
she has a reputation among the employees for being a demanding boss, but she's unexpectedly pleasant outside of work
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Recent Examples of pleasant
However, many of you will enjoy your own company in a pleasant, quiet way.
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Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
The biggest difference — a pleasant surprise — was that for once the party concluded before midnight.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2025
The actor grounds the performance in an easy and pleasant manner that makes the audience understand the potential Alyssa sees in him.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
While most warming devices come only in plain blacks and grays, these go out of their way to look pleasant in four colorful designs.
—Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
The biggest difference — a pleasant surprise — was that for once the party concluded before midnight.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2025
The actor grounds the performance in an easy and pleasant manner that makes the audience understand the potential Alyssa sees in him.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
While most warming devices come only in plain blacks and grays, these go out of their way to look pleasant in four colorful designs.
—Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for pleasant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
Adjective
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My colleagues were more than gracious enough to take some time out of their day to taste-test copious amounts of chocolate.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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English Meaning: God is gracious, according to Nameberry.com Similar Names and Variations: Jayne, Jana, and Jenne Famous Namesakes: There's famous novelist Jane Austen, actresses Jane Fonda and Jane Lynch, as well as primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Coastal Mississippi is constantly surprising us, but one of its most delightful surprises is the fact that some of its beaches have white sand that rivals even Florida’s top spots.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Netflix scored just as big tonight with its delightful and very British Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, which ran over The Wild Robot and Flow for Best Animated Feature and also won in the Family/Children’s Film category.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Elizabeth had started working and spent some of her wages on nice outfits.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Give your sink a nice bubble bath by stopping the drain and filling the basin along with a tablet.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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At a 35% discount, this is a can't-miss kind of deal for such an aesthetically pleasing smart home hub in orb form.—
John Mihaly,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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Fruit not outwardly aesthetically pleasing — misshapen or greenish — is removed by hand and sold elsewhere to become juice.—
Jack Randall,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While Bleu de Chanel masterfully balances citrus top notes with an amber and creamy base, this takes those latter notes and brings them to life with a sweet and spicy twang.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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That’s sweet and admirable, but does anyone doubt by this point that Sinatra isn’t reading every single text/email/carrier pigeon note sent in Paradise?—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Architecture aside, the cuisine (from hush puppies to delicious seafood and soul food), spooky ghost tours, and beach proximity make Charleston, South Carolina the place to be in spring and summer.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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Packed with electrolytes and nutrients, Vita Coco Coconut Water elevates smoothies by providing a delicious, functional alternative to traditional bases like dairy or juice.—
Tracy Yochum,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The twists and tussles multiply from here on out, with the amiable, Petula Clark-loving Mady forced to undergo an action-hero transformation overnight.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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That shortlist provided constant fodder for conversation, and threatened to overwhelm the typical amiable pre-screening chatter about the actual program of films.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Carrots Carrots are a low-calorie snack with a satisfying crunch.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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And, for those of us whose compassion can still interfere with witnessing a satisfying comeuppance, surprisingly stirring.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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