pleasantly

Example Sentences

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“I’m pleasantly surprised by how the team has progressed,” Aquino said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026

I made the author’s Brown Butter Buckwheat Madeleines at home, careful not to mimic her mistakes, and was pleasantly surprised by their rich, nutty taste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

You may be pleasantly surprised by their answer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Vibrant green and pleasantly balanced, it was refreshing without being overly sweet.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

When conditions were ideal, there would be just enough time for Dad to settle himself and smile pleasantly, before the camera clicked off the exposure.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey