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pleasant

pleas·ant [ plézz'nt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. enjoyable: bringing feelings of pleasure, enjoyment, or satisfaction
We spent a very pleasant evening together.

2. good-natured: friendly, kind, or good-natured

[14th century. < French plaisant, present participle of Old French plaisir (see please)]

pleas·ant·ly adverb
pleas·ant·ness noun
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