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Definition of pleasant

pleasant

/ˈplɛz.ənt/
pleas · ant
Adverb:pleasantly
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1

Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment; agreeable to the mind, feelings, or senses.

Example

"We enjoyed a pleasant afternoon walk along the shaded riverbank."

2

Having or showing a friendly, polite, and considerate manner toward others.

Example

"The receptionist remained calm and pleasant even during the busiest hours of the morning."

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• Rhymes for pleasant

• Nearby Words

pleader
pleading
pleadingly
pleasant
pleasantly
pleasantness
pleasantry

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French plaisant, the present participle of plaisir ('to please'), ultimately from Latin placere ('to be acceptable or pleasing').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pleasant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pleasant
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