Pleasant
As an Adjective
- Giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction.
- Friendly and likable in manner.
- Mild and agreeable in nature, weather, or surroundings.
As Other Form
- Pleasantly (Adverb): In a pleasing or enjoyable way.
- Pleasantry (Noun): A polite or friendly remark.
Word History
The word pleasant comes from the Old French plaisant, meaning “pleasing or agreeable,” derived from plaire (to please) in Latin. It originally described anything that brought happiness or comfort.
Examples
- We had a pleasant evening by the beach.
- The weather today is pleasantly warm.
- She has a pleasant personality that everyone admires.
Synonyms
Enjoyable, delightful, agreeable, charming, pleasing
Related Words
Lovely, cheerful, friendly, comfortable
Antonyms
Unpleasant, harsh, disagreeable, annoying