/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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