— pleasantly , adv. — pleasantness , n.
/plez"euhnt/ , adj.
1. pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
2. (of persons, manners, disposition, etc.) socially acceptable or adept; polite; amiable; agreeable.
3. fair, as weather: a pleasant summer day.
4. Archaic. gay, sprightly, or merry.
5. Obs. jocular or facetious.
[ 1325-75; ME plesaunt plaisant, orig. prp. of plaisir to PLEASE; see -ANT ]
Syn. 1. welcome, gratifying. 2. delightful, congenial, friendly.