Pleasant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈple-zᵊnt/ pleas·ant

Meaning & Definition of Pleasant

Pleasant (adjective)

  1. having qualities that tend to give pleasure, agreeable
  2. having or characterized by pleasing manners, behavior, or appearance

Pleasant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses

    "the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing"

  2. having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations

    "she has a reputation among the employees for being a demanding boss, but she's unexpectedly pleasant outside of work"

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pleasant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pleasant:

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Pleasant

Words with the opposite meaning of Pleasant:

Near Antonyms of Pleasant

Word Forms of Pleasant

Derived words: pleasantly (adverb), pleasantness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Pleasant

Middle English plesaunt, from Anglo-French plaisant, from present participle of plaisir

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Pleasant

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant

What does "Pleasant" mean?

"Pleasant" means having qualities that tend to give pleasure, agreeable. As an adjective, it is defined as: having qualities that tend to give pleasure, agreeable. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Pleasant"?

Other words for "Pleasant" include agreeable, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful and delightsome. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pleasant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pleasant"?

There are 94 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pleasant". Common alternatives include agreeable, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, dreamy and dulcet.

What is the opposite of "Pleasant"?

Antonyms of "Pleasant" include disagreeable, pleasureless, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome, ill-natured, ill-tempered and unamiable. Near antonyms include abominable, ghastly, god-awful and hellish.

How do you use "Pleasant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pleasant" in a sentence: "the massage was extremely pleasant and relaxing"; "she has a reputation among the employees for being a demanding boss, but she's unexpectedly pleasant outside of work".

Is "Pleasant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pleasant" is an adjective.

Is "Pleasant" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Pleasant" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Pleasant"?

"Pleasant" is pronounced /ˈple-zᵊnt/ and divided into syllables as pleas·ant.