Pleasant: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleasant

[ ˈplɛzənt ]

^{Context #1}

feeling or atmosphere

giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment

Synonyms

agreeable, delightful, enjoyable

Examples of usage

a pleasant surprise
a pleasant conversation with a friend

^{Context #2}

personality or behavior

having an agreeable or friendly manner

Synonyms

affable, amiable, friendly

Examples of usage

a pleasant personality
a pleasant smile

Translations

Translations of the word "pleasant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agradável

🇮🇳 सुखद

🇩🇪 angenehm

🇮🇩 menyenangkan

🇺🇦 приємний

🇵🇱 przyjemny

🇯🇵 心地良い

🇫🇷 agréable

🇪🇸 agradable

🇹🇷 hoş

🇰🇷 즐거운

🇸🇦 ممتع

🇨🇿 příjemný

🇸🇰 príjemný

🇨🇳 愉快的

🇸🇮 prijeten

🇮🇸 þægilegur

🇰🇿 жағымды

🇬🇪 სასიამოვნო

🇦🇿 xoş

🇲🇽 agradable

Word origin

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.