Word forms: comparative pleasanter, superlative pleasantest
1. adjective [ADJECTIVE to-infinitive]
Something that is pleasant is nice, enjoyable, or attractive.
I've got a pleasant little apartment.
It's always pleasant to do what you're good at doing.
pleasantlyadverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective]
We talked pleasantly of old times.
The room was pleasantly warm.
2. adjective [oft ADJECTIVE to-infinitive]
Someone who is pleasant is friendly and likeable.
The woman had a pleasant face.
Lloyd George was most anxious to be agreeable and pleasant.
Synonyms: friendly, nice, agreeable, likable or likeable More Synonyms of pleasant
More Synonyms of pleasant
pleasant in British English
(ˈplɛzənt)
adjective
1.
giving or affording pleasure; enjoyable
2.
having pleasing or agreeable manners, appearance, habits, etc
3. obsolete
merry and lively
Derived forms
pleasantly (ˈpleasantly)
adverb
pleasantness (ˈpleasantness)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Old French plaisant, from plaisir to please
pleasant in American English
(ˈplɛzənt)
adjective
1.
agreeable to the mind or senses; pleasing; delightful
2.
having an agreeable manner, appearance, etc.; amiable
3. Obsolete
merry; playful
SYNONYMY NOTE: pleasant, pleasing both imply the producing of an agreeable effect upon the mind or senses, but theformer word stresses the effect produced [a pleasant smile] and the latter, the ability to produce such an effect [her pleasing ways]; agreeable is used of that which is in accord with one's personal likes, mood, etc. [agreeable music]; enjoyable implies the ability to give enjoyment or pleasure [an enjoyable picnic]; gratifying implies the ability to give satisfaction or pleasure by indulging wishes, hopes,etc. [a gratifying experience]
OPPOSITES: unpleasant, disagreeable
Derived forms
pleasantly (ˈpleasantly)
adverb
pleasantness (ˈpleasantness)
noun
Word origin
ME plesaunte < MFr plaisant, prp. of plaisir, to please
Examples of 'pleasant' in a sentence
pleasant
Guernsey sounds a pleasant enough spot.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
How did pleasant weather folklore turn into witches, ghouls and pumpkins?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
At least their lives in LA sound pleasant enough.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They must make the platform wait a little more pleasant.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Our country is a green and pleasant land.
The Sun (2015)
She is so pleasant and always delivered news with a smile.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Britain is no longer green and pleasant.
The Sun (2010)
All of which is likeable and pleasant to watch.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Overall it was a fairly pleasant experience.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The cafe by the huge panoramic lobby windows is a pleasant place to cool off.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
You might well get a pleasant surprise.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
She is a very friendly and pleasant presenter.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He seems a very bright pleasant little fellow.
George Eliot Middlemarch (1872)
His answer seems to be that he has always loved our green and pleasant land.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He was always extremely pleasant and amusing.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Now the second pleasant new experience hit me.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It is a pleasant place and capital of the region.
The Sun (2013)
There is scope for further pleasant surprises.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Everyone found him to be a very friendly and most pleasant person.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But it is too pleasant a little dining room to waste.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Could life get any better in this green and pleasant land?
The Sun (2012)
But tests are not always pleasant to the ones who are being tested.
Christianity Today (2000)
It only grows pleasant through experience and association.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The quality of the writing is not the only pleasant surprise.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It's a question that should raise only agreeable options and pleasant anticipation.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
More than 80,000 pylons now have their feet planted in our green and pleasant land.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Keep Britain a green and pleasant land for as long as possible.
The Sun (2010)
In other languages
pleasant
British English: pleasant /ˈplɛznt/ ADJECTIVE
Something that is pleasant is enjoyable or attractive.
It's always pleasant to do what you enjoy.
American English: pleasant
Arabic: سَارّ
Brazilian Portuguese: agradável
Chinese: 令人愉快的
Croatian: ugodan
Czech: příjemný
Danish: behagelig
Dutch: plezierig
European Spanish: agradable
Finnish: miellyttävä
French: agréable
German: angenehm
Greek: ευχάριστος
Italian: piacevole
Japanese: 楽しい
Korean: 유쾌한
Norwegian: trivelig
Polish: przyjemny
European Portuguese: agradável
Romanian: plăcut
Russian: приятный
Latin American Spanish: agradable
Swedish: angenäm
Thai: น่าพอใจ
Turkish: hoş
Ukrainian: приємний
Vietnamese: dễ chịu
Chinese translation of 'pleasant'
pleasant
(ˈplɛznt)
adj
(= agreeable) 令人愉快的 (lìng rén yúkuài de)
(= friendly) 友善的 (yǒushàn de)
1 (adjective)
Definition
pleasing or enjoyable
a pleasant surprise
Synonyms
pleasing
a pleasing view
nice
We had a nice meal out on the balcony.
welcome
a welcome change from the usual routine
satisfying
I find wood carving satisfying.
fine
I'll do the garden if the weather is fine.
lovely
What a lovely surprise!
acceptable
a most acceptable present
amusing
He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing.
refreshing
delightful
The most delightful garden I had ever seen.
enjoyable
the most enjoyable part of the holiday
gratifying
agreeable
more agreeable and better paid occupations
pleasurable
the most pleasurable experience of the evening
delectable
a delectable dessert
lekker (South Africa, slang)
Opposites
awful
,
offensive
,
horrible
,
miserable
,
unpleasant
,
distasteful
,
horrid
,
repulsive
,
disagreeable
2 (adjective)
Definition
having pleasing manners or appearance
He was most anxious to seem agreeable and pleasant.
Synonyms
friendly
a friendly atmosphere
nice
I've met your father and I think he's really nice.
agreeable
I've gone out of my way to be agreeable to his friends.
likable or likeable
engaging
She was a most engaging child.
charming
I found her a delightful and charming young woman.
cheerful
cheery
He is loved by everyone for his cheery disposition and sense of humour.
good-humoured
Rose remained good-humoured in spite of all their teasing.
amiable
She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.
genial
He was a warm-hearted friend and a genial host.
affable
He is an extremely affable and approachable man.
congenial
The food at the party was excellent, and the company congenial.
Opposites
offensive
,
horrible
,
rude
,
cold
,
horrid
,
unfriendly
,
disagreeable
,
impolite
,
unlikable or unlikeable
Additional synonyms
in the sense of acceptable
a most acceptable present
Synonyms
pleasant,
pleasing,
welcome,
satisfying,
grateful,
refreshing,
delightful,
gratifying,
agreeable,
pleasurable
in the sense of affable
Definition
showing warmth and friendliness
He is an extremely affable and approachable man.
Synonyms
friendly,
kindly,
civil,
warm,
pleasant,
mild,
obliging,
benign,
gracious,
benevolent,
good-humoured,
amiable,
courteous,
amicable,
cordial,
sociable,
genial,
congenial,
urbane,
approachable,
good-natured
in the sense of agreeable
Definition
pleasant and enjoyable
more agreeable and better paid occupations
Synonyms
pleasant,
pleasing,
satisfying,
acceptable,
delightful,
enjoyable,
gratifying,
pleasurable,
congenial,
to your liking,
to your taste,
likable or likeable
Synonyms of 'pleasant'
pleasant
Explore 'pleasant' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of agreeable
Definition
pleasant and enjoyable
I've gone out of my way to be agreeable to his friends.
Synonyms
friendly,
pleasant,
nice,
sociable,
affable,
congenial,
good-natured,
likable or likeable
in the sense of amiable
Definition
having a pleasant nature
She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.
Synonyms
pleasant,
kind,
kindly,
pleasing,
friendly,
attractive,
engaging,
charming,
obliging,
delightful,
cheerful,
benign,
winning,
agreeable,
good-humoured,
lovable,
sociable,
genial,
affable,
congenial,
winsome,
good-natured,
sweet-tempered,
likable or likeable
in the sense of amusing
He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing.
Synonyms
funny,
humorous,
gratifying,
laughable,
farcical,
comical,
droll,
interesting,
pleasing,
charming,
cheering,
entertaining,
comic,
pleasant,
lively,
diverting,
delightful,
enjoyable,
cheerful,
witty,
merry,
gladdening,
facetious,
jocular,
rib-tickling,
waggish
in the sense of charming
Definition
delightful or attractive
I found her a delightful and charming young woman.
Synonyms
attractive,
pleasing,
appealing,
engaging,
lovely,
winning,
pleasant,
fetching (informal),
delightful,
cute,
irresistible,
seductive,
captivating,
eye-catching,
bewitching,
delectable,
winsome,
likable or likeable
in the sense of cheery
Definition
cheerful
He is loved by everyone for his cheery disposition and sense of humour.
Synonyms
cheerful,
happy,
pleasant,
lively,
sunny,
upbeat (informal),
good-humoured,
carefree,
breezy,
genial,
chirpy (informal),
jovial,
full of beans (informal)
in the sense of congenial
Definition
friendly, pleasant, or agreeable
The food at the party was excellent, and the company congenial.
Synonyms
pleasant,
kindly,
pleasing,
friendly,
agreeable,
cordial,
sociable,
genial,
affable,
convivial,
companionable,
favourable,
complaisant
in the sense of delectable
Definition
delightful or very attractive
a delectable dessert
Synonyms
delicious,
tasty,
luscious,
inviting,
satisfying,
pleasant,
delightful,
enjoyable,
lush,
enticing,
gratifying,
dainty,
yummy (slang),
scrumptious (informal),
appetizing,
toothsome,
lekker (South Africa, slang),
yummo (Australian, slang)
in the sense of delightful
The most delightful garden I had ever seen.
Synonyms
pleasant,
pleasing,
charming,
engaging,
heavenly (informal),
thrilling,
fascinating,
entertaining,
amusing,
enjoyable,
enchanting,
captivating,
gratifying,
agreeable,
pleasurable,
ravishing,
rapturous
in the sense of engaging
Definition
pleasant and charming
She was a most engaging child.
Synonyms
charming,
interesting,
pleasing,
appealing,
attractive,
lovely,
fascinating,
entertaining,
winning,
pleasant,
fetching (informal),
delightful,
cute,
enchanting,
captivating,
agreeable,
lovable,
winsome,
cutesy (informal),
likable or likeable
in the sense of enjoyable
the most enjoyable part of the holiday
Synonyms
pleasurable,
good,
great,
fine,
pleasing,
nice,
satisfying,
lovely,
entertaining,
pleasant,
amusing,
delicious,
delightful,
gratifying,
agreeable,
delectable,
to your liking
Additional synonyms
in the sense of fine
Definition
(of weather) clear and dry
I'll do the garden if the weather is fine.
Synonyms
sunny,
clear,
fair,
dry,
bright,
pleasant,
clement,
balmy,
cloudless
in the sense of genial
Definition
cheerful, easy-going, and friendly
He was a warm-hearted friend and a genial host.
Synonyms
friendly,
kind,
kindly,
pleasant,
warm,
cheerful,
jolly,
hearty,
agreeable,
cheery,
amiable,
cordial,
affable,
congenial,
jovial,
convivial,
good-natured,
warm-hearted,
merry
in the sense of good-humoured
Rose remained good-humoured in spite of all their teasing.
Synonyms
genial,
happy,
pleasant,
cheerful,
amiable,
affable,
congenial,
good-tempered
in the sense of lovely
Definition
highly pleasing or enjoyable
What a lovely surprise!
Synonyms
wonderful,
pleasing,
nice,
pleasant,
engaging,
marvellous,
delightful,
enjoyable,
gratifying,
agreeable
in the sense of nice
Definition
pleasant
We had a nice meal out on the balcony.
Synonyms
pleasant,
delightful,
agreeable,
good,
attractive,
charming,
pleasurable,
enjoyable
in the sense of nice
Definition
pleasant
I've met your father and I think he's really nice.