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pleasant [ pleas·ant ]

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ˈpleznt ]
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ˈpleznt ]
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Adjective (pleasanter, pleasantest)

1. Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.

a very pleasant evening

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2. (of a person or their manner) friendly and considerate; likeable.

Although anger simmered right under the surface, my voice was pleasant and calm.

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Origin

1. Middle English (in the sense ‘pleasing’): from Old French plaisant ‘pleasing’, from the verb plaisir (see please).

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