pleasant

[plez-uhnt]

adjective

1. pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure.

   pleasant news.

   Synonyms: gratifying, welcome

2. (of persons, manners, disposition, etc.) socially acceptable or adept; polite; amiable; agreeable.

   Synonyms: friendly, congenial, delightful

3. fair, as weather.

   a pleasant summer day.

4. Archaic.,  lively, sprightly, or merry.

5. Obsolete.,  jocular or facetious.

pleasant

/ ˈplɛzənt /

adjective

1. giving or affording pleasure; enjoyable

2. having pleasing or agreeable manners, appearance, habits, etc

3. obsolete,  merry and lively

Other Word Forms

• pleasantly adverb
• pleasantness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleasant¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English plesaunt, from Old French plaisant, originally present participle of plaisir “to please”; equivalent to please + -ant

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleasant¹

C14: from Old French plaisant, from plaisir to _please

Example Sentences

While the fans enjoyed their first taste of football, Fouts’ day was far less pleasant.

From Los Angeles Times

Gough: The process wasn’t fast, but it was always very pleasant and complimentary.

From Los Angeles Times

It will also have come as a pleasant surprise for the club's owners to see a team with a bit of heart, if not a lot else.

From BBC

But she developed a reputation for being a demanding perfectionist and mean, contradicting that pleasant imagery associated with her brand.

From Salon

As sloppy as it is, there’s no denying that “Honey Don’t!” works as a noir with a pleasant, peppery flavor.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• agreeable 
• amiable 
• amusing 
• bland 
• charming 
• cheerful 
• congenial 
• cool 
• cordial 
• delightful 
• engaging 
• enjoyable 
• fun 
• gracious 
• homey 
• likable 
• lovely 
• mild 
• pleasing 
• pleasurable