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The definition of pleasant is someone or something that is agreeable, enjoyable or likable.

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An example of pleasant is a cheerful and friendly person.
An example of pleasant is a nice evening with friends.

See pleasant in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

agreeable to the mind or senses; pleasing; delightful
having an agreeable manner, appearance, etc.; amiable
Obsolete merry; playful

Origin: ME plesaunte < MFr plaisant, prp. of plaisir, to please

Related Forms:

pleasantly adverb
pleasantness noun

See pleasant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective pleas·ant·er, pleas·ant·est

Giving or affording pleasure or enjoyment; agreeable: a pleasant scene; pleasant sensations.
Pleasing in manner, behavior, or appearance.
Fair and comfortable: pleasant weather.
Merry; lively.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English plesaunt

Origin: , from Old French plaisant

Origin: , present participle of plaisir, to please

Origin: , from Latin placēre; see plāk-¹ in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

pleasˈant·ly adverb

pleasˈant·ness noun

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