pleasant

Example Sentences

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Surprise — much less pleasant surprise — is a rare sensation these days.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

And Please, a slick piece of harmonic pop, is perfectly pleasant without leaving a lasting impression.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

That feeling of a parent’s pleasant astonishment at how their children carried themselves became a part of the making of the Aselton-Duplass family’s “Their Town” as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

"It's not pleasant, it's a lot of worries, but there's nothing we can do," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

On the other hand, sounds that have too many frequencies, like the sound of glass breaking or of ocean waves crashing on a beach, may be interesting and even pleasant.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones