pleasantly
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for pleasantly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a way that is enjoyable or agreeable.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
unpleasantly
How to use pleasantly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pleasantly surprised
pleasantly warm
Etymology
From pleasant + -ly.
Full origin of pleasantly →Frequently asked questions
What does “pleasantly” mean?
The word “pleasantly” means in a way that is enjoyable or agreeable. In plain terms, in an agreeable, nice way.
How do you pronounce “pleasantly”?
“Pleasantly” is pronounced PLEH-zuhnt-lee (/ˈplɛzəntli/ in IPA).
How do you use “pleasantly” in a sentence?
Here is “pleasantly” used in a sentence: “I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was.”
What part of speech is “pleasantly”?
“Pleasantly” is an adverb.
Is “pleasantly” a common word?
“Pleasantly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
