Pleasantness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pleasantness is a noun meaning (uncountable) The state or quality of being pleasant.
Meaning
(uncountable) The state or quality of being pleasant.
More Meanings
- (countable) Something pleasant.
Example Sentences
[…] to destroy the affections of truth, and thereby the pleasantnesses and happinesses of heaven […]
If this is sound, the pleasantness of pleasure can no longer be our guide; the higherness of the higher pleasure must have the decisive word — hedonism has committed suicide.
Word Forms
- pleasantnesses
Synonyms for pleasantness
Depending on context, synonyms include agreeableness, amiability, douceur, sweetness, agreement, amenity.
Antonyms for pleasantness
Common opposites include unpleasantness, disagreeableness, nastiness, objectionability, offensiveness, repugnantness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sweetness, unpleasantness, pleasurability, goodness, displeasantness, enjoyability.
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