Pleasantly

Pronunciation: /ˈplɛzəntli/

Definitions of pleasantly

adverb an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb; in this case, 'pleasantly' modifies how something is done in a pleasant manner

Example Sentences

A1 I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious food at the restaurant.

A2 The weather was pleasantly warm during our vacation.

B1 She smiled pleasantly as she greeted her guests at the party.

B2 The hotel staff were pleasantly accommodating and made our stay enjoyable.

C1 The music at the concert was pleasantly soothing and relaxing.

C2 The garden was pleasantly landscaped, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Examples of pleasantly in a Sentence

formal The weather was pleasantly warm during the outdoor event.

informal I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious food at the new restaurant.

slang I felt pleasantly buzzed after a few drinks with friends.

figurative Her words were like a pleasantly soothing melody to his ears.

Grammatical Forms of pleasantly

• past tense: pleasantly
• plural: pleasantlies
• comparative: more pleasantly
• superlative: most pleasantly
• present tense: pleasantly
• future tense: will pleasantly
• perfect tense: have pleasantly
• continuous tense: is pleasantly
• singular: pleasantly
• positive degree: pleasant
• infinitive: to pleasantly
• gerund: pleasantly
• participle: pleasantly

Origin and Evolution of pleasantly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pleasantly' originated from the Middle English word 'plesauntli' which was derived from the Old French word 'plaisantement'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pleasantly' has retained its original meaning of something enjoyable or agreeable, but has also evolved to encompass a broader range of positive experiences and emotions.