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pleasantry
pleas·ant·ry P0367500 (plĕz′ən-trē)n. pl. pleas·ant·ries 1. A humorous remark or act; a jest.2. A polite social utterance; a civility: exchanged pleasantries before getting down to business.3. A good-humored or playful manner in conversation or social relations.
[French plaisanterie, from Old French plesanterie, from plaisant, pleasant; see pleasant.]pleasantry (ˈplɛzəntrɪ) n, pl -ries1. (often plural) an agreeable or amusing remark, often one made in order to be polite: they exchanged pleasantries. 2. an agreeably humorous manner or style3. rare enjoyment; pleasantness: a pleasantry of life. [C17: from French plaisanterie, from plaisant pleasant]pleas•ant•ry (ˈplɛz ən tri)
n., pl. -ries. 1. good-humored teasing; banter. 2. a humorous action or remark. 3. a courteous remark used to facilitate a conversation. [1645–55; < French plaisanterie, Old French plesanterie. See pleasant, -ry] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | pleasantry - an agreeable or amusing remark; "they exchange pleasantries"jest, joke, jocularity - activity characterized by good humor |
pleasantrynoun (usually plural) comment, remark, casual remark, polite remark They exchanged pleasantries about the weather.pleasantrynounA courteous act or courteous acts that contribute to smoothness and ease in dealings and social relationshipsamenity (used in plural), civility, courtesy, politeness, propriety (used in plural).Translations
pleasantry
Synonyms for pleasantrynoun commentSynonyms- comment
- remark
- casual remark
- polite remark
Synonyms for pleasantrynoun a courteous act or courteous acts that contribute to smoothness and ease in dealings and social relationshipsSynonyms- amenity
- civility
- courtesy
- politeness
- propriety
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