Foundation level · Year 4 · free
pleasant
adjective · Say it: PLEZ-unt
What it means
Foundationnice, enjoyable and making you feel happy
We had a pleasant walk through the park on a sunny autumn afternoon.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- delightful
- enjoyable
- lovely
- nice
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- horrible
- nasty
- unpleasant
More examples
- The new dinner lady is very pleasant and always smiles at everyone.
Where the word comes from
From the old French word 'plaisant', meaning pleasing.
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