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Pleasantly Definition & Meaning

pleasantly
adverb
  1. in a cheerful manner; "`I'll do the dishes,' he said pleasantly"
  2. in an enjoyable manner; "we spent a pleasantly lazy afternoon"

"Pleasantly" in song lyrics

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  • "I do it leisurely and move forward pleasantly"
    Muphin — Progressive Daze

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Frequently asked questions

What does pleasantly mean?
in a cheerful manner; "`I'll do the dishes,' he said pleasantly" in an enjoyable manner; "we spent a pleasantly lazy afternoon"
What part of speech is pleasantly?
Pleasantly is an adverb.
How many definitions does pleasantly have?
Pleasantly has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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