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Pleasant Definition & Meaning

pleasant
adjective
  1. affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings; "we had a pleasant evening together"; "a pleasant scene"; "pleasant sensations"
  2. (of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior; "I didn't enjoy it and probably wasn't a pleasant person to be around"

"Pleasant" in song lyrics

See how pleasant is used in real songs:

  • "Could've had it worst, see the way it wasn't pleasant"
    Big Gemini — Rather Live Wrong (Got to Have You) *
  • "It's pleasant"
    The Cross Movement — To My People
  • "with the knack to make a torture pleasant"
    Daddy-O — Nobody Move (Nobody Get Hurt)

Usage tips for "pleasant"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pleasant" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pleasant to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does pleasant mean?
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings; "we had a pleasant evening together"; "a pleasant scene"; "pleasant sensations" (of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior; "I didn't enjoy it and probably wasn't a pleasant person to be around"
What part of speech is pleasant?
Pleasant is an adjective.
How many definitions does pleasant have?
Pleasant has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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