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/ˈplezənt/

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Translation

Nice and enjoyable; friendly and easy to like.

Word origin

From Old French plaisant, pleasing, from Latin placere, to please.

Origin
Latin
Root
placere
English cognates
please, pleasure

Examples

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A pleasant afternoon is one you enjoy.

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A pleasant person is friendly and nice to be with.

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"Pleasant" describes anything that feels or smells nice.

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This word is part of lesson 49.