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   pleasant

   /ˈplɛznt/

   adjective

   • 1. giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment: "a very pleasant evening" Similar enjoyablepleasingpleasurableniceagreeablesatisfyinggratifyingwelcomegoodacceptableto one's likingentertainingamusingdivertingdelightfulcharminginvitingattractivebeautifulfinebalmysalubriousbonnycouthyinformal:lovelygreatneatlekkermooi
   • ▪ (of a person or their manner) friendly and considerate; likeable: "they found him pleasant and cooperative" Similar friendlyagreeableamiableaffablenicegeniallikeableamicablelovelygood-humouredpersonablecongenialhospitableapproachablegood-naturedcompanionablegraciouscourteouspolitecordialobliginghelpfulconsideratecheerfulwarmcharmingengagingwinningdelightfulsweetas nice as piesympatheticgemütlichcannycouthyarchaic:fair-spokenOpposite unpleasantdisagreeablenasty

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘pleasing’): from Old French plaisant ‘pleasing’, from the verb plaisir (see please).

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   • 1. pleasantness noun

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   What is a pleasant word?

   • Giving or affording pleasure or enjoyment; agreeable: a pleasant scene; pleasant sensations. 2. Pleasing in manner, behavior, or appearance. 3. Fair and comfortable: pleasant weather. 4. Merry; lively. Tell me what you think. Well my copy and pasting did not turn out well from my end but can you see pleasanter?

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   What does it mean to be a pleasant person?

   • A second meaning refers to a person who is polite or agreeable. People who have good manners, give compliments, smile often are considered more pleasant than someone who screams and curses all the time. This word is often used for weather: clear skies and warm temperatures are signs of pleasant weather.

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   What does the term 'pleasantry' mean?

   • According to Joseph Addison in the Spectator №. 487, a pleasantry is a polite, casual or friendly remark or social gesture. It is typically made in casual conversation or to create a light-hearted or pleasant atmosphere. It often involves simple, friendly statements, compliments, or casual jokes.

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   What does the word 'Pleasant' mean in the Bible?

   • In the Bible, the word 'pleasant' is a Hebrew term that signifies being acceptable and favorable. It is used to describe persons who are pleasing and a joy to be around. Solomon had a charming manner about him. This same word is used to describe David. Now these are the last words of David.

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     enjoyable or attractive, or (of a person) friendly and easy...

   • Znaczenie Pleasant, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     PLEASANT definicja: 1. enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or...

   • Pleasant in Japanese

     PLEASANT translate: 気持ちのよい, 楽しい, 楽（たの）しい, 親切（しんせつ）な. Learn...

   • Pleasant in Russian

     PLEASANT translate: приятный , милый . Learn more in the...

   • Pleasant in Arabic

     PLEASANT translate: سارّ / مُفْرِح. Learn more in the...

   • Pleasant in Catalan

     pleasant translate: agradable. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   The meaning of PLEASANT is having qualities that tend to give pleasure : agreeable. How to use pleasant in a sentence. having qualities that tend to give pleasure : agreeable; having or characterized by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance…

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   Something pleasant is nice or enjoyable. Usually, a picnic in the park is considered a pleasant activity. Pleasant is a word for things that are pleasing: ice cream is considered pleasant by most people.

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