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pleasantries in British English

plural noun
pleasantry
 

pleasantry in British English

(ˈplɛzəntrɪ)
nounWord forms: plural -ries
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
Word origin
C17: from French plaisanterie, from plaisant pleasant

Examples of 'pleasantries' in a sentence
pleasantries

Her letters were full of reassuring gossip and pleasantries and for that Louisa had been thankful.
Barbara Erskine SANDS OF TIME (2003)
Both sounded eager for the pleasantries to end.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The meeting began with a series of pleasantries and then a bit of history.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
After that, pleasantries such as names and ages can be exchanged.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
An apology is offered, one or two pleasantries exchanged.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This is all couched in pleasantries and soothing words.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Any pre-match pleasantries tomorrow are likely to be perfunctory.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But he met the couple and all the right pleasantries were exchanged.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
She will have no time for pleasantries.
Outlook India (2008)
Pleasantries are exchanged at the al fresco coffee stalls.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
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