Pleasant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈplɛz.ənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pleasant is an adjective meaning Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.
Meaning
Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Facetious, joking.
- (obsolete) A wit; a humorist; a buffoon.
Example Sentences
We had a pleasant walk around the town.
It wasn't so hot outside, but pleasant enough to have lunch in the garden.
Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
“O Oysters, come and walk with us!” / The Walrus did beseech. / “A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk, / Along the briny beach:
Word Forms
- pleasanter
- pleasantest
- pleasants
Synonyms for pleasant
Depending on context, synonyms include agreeable, appropriate, nice, pleasurable, felicitous, gorgeous.
Antonyms for pleasant
Common opposites include disagreeable, nasty, repulsive, annoying.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enjoyable, pleasurable, nice, gratifying, beautiful, fine.
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Sources & Attribution
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