adjective
pleasant
PLEZ-uhnt/ˈpleznt/
Giving enjoyment or satisfaction.
Two friends share a pleasant moment on a sunny garden bench.
Etymology
The pieces express “pleasing”: pleasant originally described something acceptable or satisfying to the mind or senses. The modern meaning retains that idea of producing an agreeable feeling.
In context
it's really nice. It's a really pleasant area. There's a pond out there.
More examples
- The cool breeze makes our walk more pleasant.
- Her pleasant manner puts new customers at ease.
- Fresh flowers give the room a pleasant scent.
Forms
pleasant · pleasanter · pleasantest
pleasantly adverb — In an enjoyable or agreeable way.
pleasantness noun — The quality of being enjoyable or agreeable.