pleasantly
PLEH-zuhnt-lee
Pleasantly (adv) means In a way that is enjoyable or agreeable. Example: “I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was.”
adv
1
In a way that is enjoyable or agreeable.
"I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was."
"She smiled pleasantly and shook his hand."
How to use pleasantly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn an agreeable, nice way.
Common pairings
pleasantly surprised
pleasantly warm
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more pleasantly
- Superlative
- most pleasantly
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I was _____ surprised by how good the food was.
Etymology
From pleasant + -ly.
Synonyms
View more →Antonyms
unpleasantly
Related words
Rhymes for pleasantly
instantly
elegantly
valiantly
blatantly
distantly
abundantly
constantly
importantly
reluctantly
incessantly
brilliantly
triumphantly
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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.
