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Definition pleasant in British English

pleasant adjective

adjective
/ˈplez(ə)nt/
1

enjoyable or attractive in a way that makes you feel pleased and satisfied

Example

Well, this is a pleasant surprise!

Example

Seville is a very pleasant place to work.

Example

They spent a pleasant evening together.

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Example

Her husband seemed a very pleasant man.

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Charlotte is pleasant enough but not very reliable.

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2.1

used about people's behaviour

Example

a pleasant smile

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She has a pleasant, cheerful manner.

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2.2

used about places and situations

Example

The restaurant had a pleasant friendly atmosphere.

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3

pleasant weather is dry and neither very hot nor very cold

Example

The weather has been very pleasant on the whole.

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Definition pleasant in British English