Word
pleasant
Phoneticspleas·ant, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɫɛzənt/
UK/plˈɛzənt/
Definitions
01enjoyable or nice
A2 · Elementary
adj. something that is enjoyable and makes you feel good.
adj. giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
“We had a very pleasant walk through the park on Sunday afternoon.”
“The climate in the coastal region remains pleasant throughout the autumn, attracting tourists who prefer mild temperatures to the summer heat.”
Antonyms
02friendly and likable
B1 · Intermediate
adj. a person who is friendly, polite, and easy to talk to.
adj. having a friendly, polite, and agreeable manner or personality.
“The new manager is a very pleasant person who listens to everyone.”
“Despite the stressful circumstances, the receptionist remained pleasant and professional while assisting the frustrated clients.”
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “pleasant” in context.
Verb
01. find the journey pleasant
“I think you will find the journey pleasant if you take the scenic train route.”
verb + noun + adj
02. make the atmosphere pleasant
“The soft music and warm lights helped make the atmosphere pleasant for the guests.”
verb + noun + adj
Adjective
03. pleasant experience
“Our stay at the mountain hotel was a truly pleasant experience.”
adj + noun
04. pleasant surprise
“Seeing my old friend at the party was a very pleasant surprise.”
adj + noun
05. pleasant to talk to
“The new manager is very pleasant to talk to and listens to our ideas.”
adj + infinitive
Adverb
06. extremely pleasant
“The weather during our spring holiday was extremely pleasant.”
adv + adj
07. perfectly pleasant
“Although the room was small, it was perfectly pleasant for a short stay.”
adv + adj
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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