pleasant
UK: ˈpleznt | US: ˈpleznt
adj. giving a sense of enjoyment or satisfaction; agreeable
adj. (of a person) friendly and likable
adj. (archaic) pleasing to the senses, especially taste or smell
The word "pleasant" traces back to the Latin placēre ("to please"), which evolved into Old French plaisir. The Middle English adoption added the suffix "-ant," turning the verb into an adjective to describe something or someone that evokes pleasure. The shift from "pleas-" to "pleasant" reflects the blending of French influence with English grammatical patterns, creating a term that captures both sensory and interpersonal agreeability.
The garden was a pleasant place to relax on sunny afternoons.
She has a pleasant demeanor that puts everyone at ease.
The meal left a pleasant aftertaste of herbs and spices.
We enjoyed the pleasant breeze during our walk by the lake.
His jokes made the conversation light and pleasant.