1
as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing
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2
as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
she has a reputation among the employees for being a demanding boss, but she's unexpectedly pleasant outside of work
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Recent Examples of pleasant
They aren’t carbonated either, so the overall drinking experience is smooth and pleasant.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Starting in the 1920s, the city added a traffic lane on each side by paring the median down to a narrow strip, creating a pleasant but not useful viewing garden.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2026
And, of course, there’s background music being played in the public spaces, everything from a Dvořák piano concerto to Taylor Swift, all at a pleasant volume.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer Queen Camilla has left the New York City Public Library, under pleasant yet overcast skies.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Starting in the 1920s, the city added a traffic lane on each side by paring the median down to a narrow strip, creating a pleasant but not useful viewing garden.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2026
And, of course, there’s background music being played in the public spaces, everything from a Dvořák piano concerto to Taylor Swift, all at a pleasant volume.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer Queen Camilla has left the New York City Public Library, under pleasant yet overcast skies.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasant
Adjective
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Make working from home more enjoyable with a clever USB desk fan ($8) and soothing essential oil diffuser ($7).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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This premise, bolstered by excellent performances all around, could easily have sustained a totally enjoyable TV show.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The architecture reflects that stately sensibility, with a classic Colonial Revival facade that gives way to interiors scaled for both gracious entertaining and relaxed family living.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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Polished, gracious — with a shadow just beneath the surface.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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In this delightful piece of armchair naturalism, Henion’s goal is to change our vilification of darkness, to see it instead as a restorative balm, and to stoke curiosity about nocturnal landscapes and creatures.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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For a stay near the center of the action, book a room at the Lady Grace Inn, a Victorian-style bed-and-breakfast with a delightful English high tea.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Five is nice, but 17 straight is a dynasty unparalleled in City Section history.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just the shops and the overall setting is really nice.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Creators pose before aesthetically pleasing backdrops for brand partnerships.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Two extreme bands coming together to make an album of extremes has a certain pleasing logic.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos' daughter Elliott posed for a sweet shot with her dad before heading off to prom on June 2, 2021.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Use dark or bittersweet chocolate for a more intense, less sweet chocolaty finish.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Houston is a mecca for high-calorie delicious meals.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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But, the second, is that marigolds will make your carrots sweeter and more delicious thanks to increasing the carotenoid content and sugars within the carrots.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ralph Gunderman, the amiable voice artist and actor who spent more than a decade as the announcer on NBC’s Dateline while contributing to comedy bits on Late Show With David Letterman, has died.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rooted in Cretan character, amiable staff embody warm Greek hospitality, while activities held at nearby farmhouses and artisans’ studios reveal the area’s special places and personalities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Pleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasant. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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