Meaning & Definition of word "Pleasant"
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Pleasant
/ˈplɛz(ə)nt/
adjective:
- 1. Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
- Example: We had a pleasant evening filled with laughter and good food.
- 2. Pleasant to the senses; agreeable or appealing.
- Example: The garden was full of pleasant scents from the blooming flowers.
- 3. Socially acceptable or agreeable; nice.
- Example: She made a pleasant impression on her first day at work.
- 4. Not annoying or difficult; easy to deal with.
- Example: He always finds a pleasant way to handle even the toughest situations.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'plaisant', from plaisir 'to please', from Latin 'placere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pleasant surprise:
a surprising event that brings happiness
pleasant company:
people whose presence is enjoyable
pleasant dreams:
a wish for someone to sleep well with good dreams
Related Words
pleasure:
a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment
pleasantness:
the quality of being pleasant
pleasantry:
a polite or amusing remark
Slang Meanings of pleasant
Meaning: all good
Example Sentence: Everything's been pleasant, just smooth sailing.
Meaning: chill
Example Sentence: We had a pleasant time hanging out by the lake.