Pleasantest: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleasantest

 

[ ˈplɛzəntɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general quality

Pleasantest is the superlative form of the adjective 'pleasant'. It describes something that is most enjoyable, agreeable, or pleasing among choices. It can pertain to experiences, situations, or even people who bring joy or comfort. When referring to environments, it often signifies the most enjoyable atmosphere. It is commonly used to express the highest degree of pleasantness.

Synonyms

most agreeable, most delightful, most enjoyable.

Examples of usage

  • This is the pleasantest day we've had this year.
  • He is the pleasantest person I've ever met.
  • The pleasantest part of the trip was the beautiful scenery.
  • We enjoyed the pleasantest meal at that restaurant.

Translations

Translations of the word "pleasantest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais agradável

🇮🇳 सबसे सुखद

🇩🇪 am angenehmsten

🇮🇩 paling menyenangkan

🇺🇦 найприємніший

🇵🇱 najprzyjemniejszy

🇯🇵 最も快適な

🇫🇷 le plus agréable

🇪🇸 el más agradable

🇹🇷 en hoş

🇰🇷 가장 기분 좋은

🇸🇦 الأكثر إرضاءً

🇨🇿 nejpříjemnější

🇸🇰 najpríjemnejší

🇨🇳 最愉快的

🇸🇮 najprijetnejši

🇮🇸 þægilegast

🇰🇿 ең жағымды

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სასიამოვნო

🇦🇿 ən xoş

🇲🇽 el más agradable

Etymology

The word 'pleasant' originates from the Old French word 'plaisant', derived from the verb 'plaisir', which means 'to please'. This, in turn, has Latin roots from 'placere', meaning 'to be acceptable or pleasing'. The superlative form 'pleasantest' follows standard English construction rules for adjectives, utilizing the suffix '-est' to denote the highest degree of the quality. The use of 'pleasant' has been documented in English since the late Middle Ages, evolving through cultural influences and the need to articulate experiences of comfort and enjoyment. Over time, it became a staple in describing anything that provides satisfaction or joy, reflecting the social and emotional nuances of language.