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Pleasant

UK /["/ˈpleznt/"]/US /["/ˈpleznt/"]/

Definition

fun, attractive, or giving pleasure

In simple words: nice or enjoyable

Examples

  • The weather has been quite pleasant this week.
  • She has a pleasant smile that brightens up the room.
  • They enjoyed a pleasant evening by the lake.
  • It was a pleasant surprise to see her at the party.
  • The book provides pleasant reading for a quiet afternoon.

Usage notes

Use 'pleasant' to describe things that are agreeable or enjoyable, often referring to experiences, weather, or personalities. It's suitable in both everyday and more formal contexts but may sound a bit old-fashioned in casual spoken language.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a 'pleasant' breeze on a sunny day - refreshing and nice.

Collocations

  • be
  • feel
  • look
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • to
  • be
  • feel
  • look
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • to

Synonyms

  • agreeable
  • delightful
  • charming
  • enjoyable
  • satisfying

Antonyms

  • unpleasant
  • disagreeable
  • nasty

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'pleasurable' which has a stronger meaning
  • Using inappropriately for unpleasant situations
  • Mixing up with 'pleasantly' which is an adverb