Pleasantly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈplɛzəntli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Pleasantly is an adverb meaning In a pleasant manner; so as to achieve a pleasant result.
Meaning
In a pleasant manner; so as to achieve a pleasant result.
More Meanings
- (degree) Lightly
- (obsolete) Ludicrously; facetiously.
Example Sentences
He smiled pleasantly at passersby.
They were pleasantly surprised at the result.
In workhouses, pleasantly so named, because work cannot be done in them.
Mr Venus, reminded of the duties of hospitality, produced some rum. In answer to the inquiry, 'Will you mix it, Mr Wegg?' that gentleman pleasantly rejoined, 'I think not, sir. On so auspicious an occasion, I prefer to take it in the form of a Gum-Tickler.'
Word Forms
- pleasauntlie
- plesantlie
- pleasauntly
- plesantly
- plesauntly
Synonyms for pleasantly
Depending on context, synonyms include agreeably, cheerily, enjoyably, sunnily.
Antonyms for pleasantly
Common opposites include dun, unpleasantly, disagreeably.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include agreeably, enjoyably, cheerily, sunnily, delightfully, gladly.
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