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pleasant
/ˈplɛzənt/
agreeable and enjoyable
The weather was pleasant during our vacation.
The weather was agreeable and enjoyable during our vacation.
informal
giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment
She had a pleasant conversation with her friend.
She had a happy and enjoyable conversation with her friend.
Often used to describe experiences, people, or environments that are enjoyable.
Collocations
pleasant surprisean unexpected and enjoyable event or discoverypleasant weatheragreeable and comfortable weather conditionspleasant companyenjoyable and agreeable people to be with
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'pleasant' to describe things that are enjoyable or agreeable, such as weather, conversations, or company.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'pleasant' is a positive word, overusing it can make your language sound repetitive. Vary your vocabulary with synonyms like 'delightful' or 'charming'.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'plaisaunt,' from Old French 'plaisant,' from Latin 'placēre' (to please).
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe experiences, people, or environments that are enjoyable or agreeable. Often used in informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
pleas
to please
root-ant
having the quality of
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