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noun
- 1. an inconsequential remark made as part of a polite conversation: "after an exchange of pleasantries, I proceeded to outline a plan" Similar
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: a humorous act or remark : jest. 2. : an agreeable playfulness in conversation : banter. 3. : a polite social remark. exchanged pleasantries. Synonyms. amenity. attention. civility. courtesy. formality. gesture. politeness. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of pleasantry in a Sentence.
PLEASANTRY definition: 1. a polite and often slightly humorous remark, usually made to help other people feel relaxed: 2…. Learn more.
PLEASANTRY meaning: 1. a polite and often slightly humorous remark, usually made to help other people feel relaxed: 2…. Learn more.
Pleasantry definition: good-humored teasing; banter.. See examples of PLEASANTRY used in a sentence.
Definition of pleasantry noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Pleasantries aren’t that deep — talking about politics or religion might be outside the pleasantry range, but some good-humored chatting never hurt anyone. You might say some pleasantries to a passerby on the street, when you are introduced to someone new, or if your grandmother asks you a question about your dating life.
1. (often plural) an agreeable or amusing remark, often one made in order to be polite. they exchanged pleasantries. 2. an agreeably humorous manner or style. 3. rare. enjoyment; pleasantness. a pleasantry of life. Collins English Dictionary.
noun [ C ] uk / ˈplez ə ntri / us. Add to word list. a polite thing that you say when you meet someone: [ usually plural ] They exchanged pleasantries about the weather. (Definition of pleasantry from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
The quality or state of being pleasant, or playful, in conversation; jocularity. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A polite social remark. To exchange pleasantries. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: wit. waggery. salutation. remark. raillery. jocularity. humor. greeting. gesture. fun. drollery. badinage. witticism. banter.
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