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   pleasant

   /ˈplɛznt/

   adjective

   • 1. giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment: "a very pleasant evening" Similar enjoyablepleasingpleasurableniceagreeablesatisfyinggratifyingwelcomegoodacceptableto one's likingentertainingamusingdivertingdelightfulcharminginvitingattractivebeautifulfinebalmysalubriousbonnycouthyinformal:lovelygreatneatlekkermooi
   • ▪ (of a person or their manner) friendly and considerate; likeable: "they found him pleasant and cooperative" Similar friendlyagreeableamiableaffablenicegeniallikeableamicablelovelygood-humouredpersonablecongenialhospitableapproachablegood-naturedcompanionablegraciouscourteouspolitecordialobliginghelpfulconsideratecheerfulwarmcharmingengagingwinningdelightfulsweetas nice as piesympatheticgemütlichcannycouthyarchaic:fair-spokenOpposite unpleasantdisagreeablenasty

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘pleasing’): from Old French plaisant ‘pleasing’, from the verb plaisir (see please).

   Derivatives

   • 1. pleasantness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPLEASANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like: a pleasant climate / smile / person. a pleasant day / surprise. Harold did his best to be pleasant to the old man. It was pleasant to sit down after standing for hours. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. giving pleasure and holding your attention. good It's a good film overall.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pleasantPleasant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PLEASANT is having qualities that tend to give pleasure : agreeable. How to use pleasant in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPLEASANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'pleasant' pleasant. (plezənt ) Word forms: pleasanter , pleasantest. 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE to-infinitive] A2. Something that is pleasant is nice, enjoyable, or attractive. I've got a pleasant little apartment. It's always pleasant to do what you're good at doing. pleasantly adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] B1+.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpleasant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   pleasant. adjective. /ˈpleznt/ (comparative pleasanter, superlative pleasantest) more pleasant and most pleasant are more common. fun, attractive, or giving pleasure. a pleasant evening/atmosphere/walk. a pleasant aroma/smell/scent. What a pleasant surprise! to live in pleasant surroundings. music that is pleasant to the ear.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLEASANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like: a pleasant climate / smile / person. a pleasant day / surprise. Harold did his best to be pleasant to the old man. It was pleasant to sit down after standing for hours. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. giving pleasure and holding your attention. good It's a good film overall.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pleasantPleasant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Something pleasant is nice or enjoyable. Usually, a picnic in the park is considered a pleasant activity. Pleasant is a word for things that are pleasing: ice cream is considered pleasant by most people. A second meaning refers to a person who is polite or agreeable.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › pleasantPleasant - definition of pleasant by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Giving or affording pleasure or enjoyment; agreeable: a pleasant scene; pleasant sensations. 2. Pleasing in manner, behavior, or appearance. 3. Fair and comfortable: pleasant weather. 4. Merry; lively.