pleasant

[ˈplɛznt]

pleasant Definition

• 1. giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment
• 2. friendly and likeable

Using pleasant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pleasant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The weather is pleasant today.

• Example

  She has a pleasant personality.

• Example

  We had a pleasant conversation over dinner.

• Example

  The hotel room had a pleasant view of the ocean.

pleasant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pleasant

• enjoyable
• agreeable
• nice
• delightful
• pleasing

Antonyms for pleasant

• unpleasant
• disagreeable
• unfriendly

Phrases with pleasant

• pleasant surprise

  an unexpected event or gift that brings joy or happiness

  Example

  The party was already great, but the birthday cake was a pleasant surprise.

• pleasantly surprised

  feeling happy and satisfied because something good or unexpected happened

  Example

  I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I got the job.

• pleasant to the eye

  visually attractive or appealing

  Example

  The painting was very pleasant to the eye, with its vibrant colors and intricate details.

Origins of pleasant

from Old French 'plaisant', present participle of 'plaisir', meaning 'to please'

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Summary: pleasant in Brief

The term 'pleasant' [ˈplɛznt] refers to something that gives a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment, or someone who is friendly and likeable. It can describe anything from the weather to a person's personality, as in 'The hotel room had a pleasant view of the ocean.' 'Pleasant' can also be used in phrases like 'pleasant surprise,' indicating an unexpected event that brings joy, and 'pleasantly surprised,' describing the feeling of happiness and satisfaction that comes with it.