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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What arrived was pleasant but essentially identical to the nightly pre-dinner cocktail hour provisions, nothing that suggested the kitchen had treated it as a distinct request.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
One of the most pleasant images that comes my way is of people dancing, the tapping of their feet and the lively music forming a holiday soundtrack.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The pleasant experiences to be had are many.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
One of the most pleasant images that comes my way is of people dancing, the tapping of their feet and the lively music forming a holiday soundtrack.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The pleasant experiences to be had are many.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 24 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 26 Feb. 2026.
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