Cool MatePleasant
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