2
: having or characterized by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance
pleasantly
adverb
pleasantness
noun
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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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Both the characters and the audience quickly understand that this is not going to be a simple task nor a pleasant journey.
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
The stepmom shared her story of pursuing a peaceful, pleasant holiday on Reddit
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A stepmom is caught in the middle of an awkward holiday dynamic.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
There is no lack of debate over how early is too early for Christmas decorations, so much so that the experts have weighed in, saying decorating early is a spirit booster and triggers pleasant memories.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 18 Nov. 2024
The intoxicating collab with the Hole lead vocalist came as a pleasant surprise on the LP, as listeners are left floating to space while simultaneously feeling paralyzed and sinking to the depths of the ocean.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
The stepmom shared her story of pursuing a peaceful, pleasant holiday on Reddit
Comments
A stepmom is caught in the middle of an awkward holiday dynamic.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
There is no lack of debate over how early is too early for Christmas decorations, so much so that the experts have weighed in, saying decorating early is a spirit booster and triggers pleasant memories.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 18 Nov. 2024
The intoxicating collab with the Hole lead vocalist came as a pleasant surprise on the LP, as listeners are left floating to space while simultaneously feeling paralyzed and sinking to the depths of the ocean.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasant. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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