Pleasant

Pronunciation: /ˈplɛzənt/

Definitions of pleasant

adjective giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment

Example Sentences

A1 The weather is very pleasant today.

A2 I had a pleasant conversation with my neighbor.

B1 The hotel we stayed at had a pleasant atmosphere.

B2 The walk through the park was a pleasant experience.

C1 The restaurant had a pleasant ambiance and excellent service.

C2 The vacation was filled with pleasant surprises and unforgettable moments.

Examples of pleasant in a Sentence

formal The garden was a pleasant place to relax and enjoy the sunshine.

informal I had a really pleasant time at the beach with my friends.

slang That party was so pleasant, I had a blast!

figurative Her voice was as pleasant as a gentle breeze on a hot day.

Grammatical Forms of pleasant

• past tense: pleased
• plural: pleasants
• comparative: more pleasant
• superlative: most pleasant
• present tense: pleasant
• future tense: will be pleasant
• perfect tense: have been pleasant
• continuous tense: being pleasant
• singular: pleasant
• positive degree: pleasant
• infinitive: to be pleasant
• gerund: pleasanting
• participle: pleasanted

Origin and Evolution of pleasant

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pleasant' originated from the Latin word 'placentem' which means 'pleasing'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pleasant' has retained its meaning of something enjoyable or agreeable, but its usage has expanded to describe a wider range of experiences and sensations.