Pleasant: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleasant

 

[ หˆplษ›zษ™nt ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling or atmosphere

giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment

Synonyms

agreeable, delightful, enjoyable.

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Word Description / Examples
pleasant

Use this word to describe something that gives a sense of mild, comfortable pleasure. It is often used in everyday situations.

  • The weather today is quite pleasant
  • It was a pleasant evening with friends
enjoyable

Use this word to describe something that is fun or gives you pleasure. It often refers to activities or experiences that are entertaining.

  • The movie was very enjoyable
  • We had an enjoyable time at the beach
agreeable

This word is often used to describe something that is willing to agree with others or is pleasant in nature, implying a sense of harmony.

  • She has an agreeable personality
  • We found the terms of the contract quite agreeable
delightful

This word suggests a higher level of pleasure, often inducing a feeling of joy and excitement. It is suitable for emphasizing truly happy and charming experiences.

  • The garden is simply delightful in spring
  • Attending the festival was a delightful experience

Examples of usage

  • a pleasant surprise
  • a pleasant conversation with a friend
Context #2 | Adjective

personality or behavior

having an agreeable or friendly manner

Synonyms

affable, amiable, friendly.

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Word Description / Examples
pleasant

Used when something or someone is generally nice and enjoyable. It can describe people, experiences, or environments.

  • We had a pleasant afternoon at the park.
  • She has a pleasant smile that puts everyone at ease.
friendly

A general term to describe someone who is kind and pleasant to be around. Can be used in a wide range of situations, from casual interactions to more meaningful relationships.

  • The store clerk was very friendly and helped me find what I needed.
  • We met some friendly locals during our trip.
amiable

Similar to affable, but emphasizes a person's agreeable and kind nature. It often highlights how someone consistently maintains a friendly attitude.

  • She was known for her amiable personality, always ready to help others.
  • His amiable nature won him many friends at school.
affable

Describes someone who is easy to talk to and approachable. This word is often used in a positive way to highlight someone's friendliness.

  • The host was very affable, making all the guests feel comfortable.
  • He's an affable gentleman who enjoys conversation with everyone.

Examples of usage

  • a pleasant personality
  • a pleasant smile

Translations

Translations of the word "pleasant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agradรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค–เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช angenehm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyenangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั”ะผะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyjemny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟƒๅœฐ่‰ฏใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agrรฉable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agradable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hoลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ๊ฑฐ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุชุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญjemnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญjemnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„‰ๅฟซ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijeten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฆgilegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา“ั‹ะผะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xoลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agradable

Etymology

The word 'pleasant' originated from the Latin word 'placere', meaning 'to please'. Over time, it evolved to its current form in Middle English. The concept of something being pleasant has been valued throughout history, as it signifies a positive and enjoyable experience.

See also: displease, displeased, displeasedly, displeasing, displeasingness, pleased, pleasing, pleasingly, unpleased, unpleasingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,274, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.