pleasant

[plez-uhnt] / ˈplɛz ənt /

ADJECTIVE

acceptable; friendly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agreeable amiable amusing bland charming cheerful congenial cool cordial delightful engaging enjoyable fun gracious homey likable lovely mild pleasing pleasurable polite refreshing satisfying sweet

WEAK

affable civil civilized convivial copacetic delectable diplomatic enchanting fine fine and dandy genial good-humored gratifying jolly jovial kindly mild-mannered nice obliging social soft sympathetic urbane welcome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated bad bitter boring disagreeable discordant gloomy harsh hateful incompatible mean nasty offensive repulsive rude sad severe ugly unenjoyable unfriendly ungracious unhappy unlikeable unpleasant

WEAK

bothersome troubling unacceptable worrisome

Example Sentences

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Temperatures may be just a bit above average at 11-16C but with the strengthening spring sunshine and light winds it will feel very pleasant for many.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Occasionally my therapist would have a delicious-smelling soup on simmer in another part of the house — not a design choice, but a pleasant sensory experience in the background.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

He was in for a surprise -- a pleasant one.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“The Rainseekers” is a pleasant break from high-stakes sci-fi, and is ultimately something earthbound and relatable: a story about pilgrims on a journey, hoping to see a miracle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But after a pleasant day, it turned terribly cold again at night, and Abel crawled back under all his coverings, disappointed.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

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