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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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
After the last couple of years of periodical cicada activity, this year brings a pleasant break from periodical brood activity.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Thanks to her background in social work and hospitality, Casagrande is skilled at communicating with clients and craftspeople, ensuring a pleasant design experience.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
These adoptable and adorable puppies should be a pleasant distraction until the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks take the field for Super Bowl 60.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 8 Feb. 2026
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 14 Feb. 2026.
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