2
: having or characterized by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance
pleasantly
adverb
pleasantness
noun
Examples of pleasant in a Sentence
the pleasant smell of cookies baking in the oven
We had a pleasant conversation.
Our evening together was pleasant but not very exciting.
I didn't know you were coming. What a pleasant surprise!
Their new teacher seems pleasant enough.
a very pleasant young man
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As the mid-Missouri heat and humidity finally subside, any outdoor activity—from the perfect wine picnic to a Katy Trail hike—is much more pleasant.
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Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
As America’s capital of both wine production and pleasant weather, California has any number of towns that capture this experience, each with distinguishing characteristics that suit different types of travelers.
—Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Rosemary Clary Sage Hand Soap Like the tomato soap, this option is made with 100% essential oils that offer a pleasant fragrance that isn’t overpowering.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
On February 26, a Wednesday, the bodies of the actor Gene Hackman; his wife, Betsy Arakawa; and a dog were found in the large pleasant house on Old Sunset Trail.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
As America’s capital of both wine production and pleasant weather, California has any number of towns that capture this experience, each with distinguishing characteristics that suit different types of travelers.
—Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Rosemary Clary Sage Hand Soap Like the tomato soap, this option is made with 100% essential oils that offer a pleasant fragrance that isn’t overpowering.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
On February 26, a Wednesday, the bodies of the actor Gene Hackman; his wife, Betsy Arakawa; and a dog were found in the large pleasant house on Old Sunset Trail.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pleasant
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasant. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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