1
as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing
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2
as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
she has a reputation among the employees for being a demanding boss, but she's unexpectedly pleasant outside of work
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Recent Examples of pleasant
The album version shifts from what could at first be mistaken for a pastoral, pleasant crooner about country life into a four-alarm fire, crackling with impatient riffs by the first refrain, when horns pile insistently on top of each other only to strip back, again, to an orchestral piano hymn.
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Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Just a comfortable, pleasant place to watch baseball.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
The keyboard itself is pleasant enough to type on, with moderate feedback while avoiding the squishy feel some budget systems have.
—PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
From the point of view of Paul, Weiss, having to strike this arrangement wasn’t pleasant, but the price was tolerable.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
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Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Just a comfortable, pleasant place to watch baseball.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
The keyboard itself is pleasant enough to type on, with moderate feedback while avoiding the squishy feel some budget systems have.
—PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
From the point of view of Paul, Weiss, having to strike this arrangement wasn’t pleasant, but the price was tolerable.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
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Clara’s Table restaurant is Dearborn Inn’s tribute to Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, a passionate horticulturist and gracious hostess.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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The press conference had a very gracious tone on the U.S. relationship.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The good news is that the mechanicals are robust, and those parts are plentiful, so apart from rust and the challenge of obtaining trim and pieces unique to the model (serious enthusiasts may want to buy a second Scorpion to cannibalize), these are really delightful cars.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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So goes a single day with Doctor Odyssey, a cross between The Love Boat and ER filtered through the lunatic mind of Ryan Murphy and the nuttiest, most delightful new series in a minute.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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The physical edition even includes a full-color manual like the good old days, which is a nice touch.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Oatmeal bath: Soaking in a cool bath that contains colloidal oatmeal, which has anti-inflammatory properties, can also feel nice, Dr. Miller says.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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This is an excellent way to incorporate more texture and character into your kitchen organization that's pleasing to the eye.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Gerry’s option to buy the Sportatorium is conditional on his making the behemoth pleasing to the eye, improving the appearance of the building, the parking lot and the landscaping, Hollander said.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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In an effort to fight child obesity, Mexico has banned the sale of salty and sweet treats in schools.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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There are plucky steamed chive dumplings with translucent skin, meatball-like shumai teeming with pork, chicken or shrimp, green tea sesame balls (each $1.50 apiece) with Wicked-green dough surrounding sweet black paste.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Mix up your weeknight menu with this delicious copycat chicken recipe.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Spring Café For healthier–yet still delicious—fare, head to Spring Café for lunch.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Thune, a fourth-term senator from South Dakota, is an awkward leader for Trump’s ruthless Republican Party, in part because even Democrats invariably describe him as amiable and honest.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Onstage, Wood is unhurried, an amiable man who, despite being 46, has the countenance of a churchgoing grandfather who still starches his Sunday suit.—
Ismail Muhammad,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Have a satisfying dinner: Include fiber, protein, and healthy fats to keep you full longer and reduce cravings later.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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The videos are super satisfying and have led to The Pink Stuff becoming one of Amazon’s best-selling cleaning products.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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