pleasanter

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈplɛzəntər/

KK: /ˈplɛzəntər/

adjective

Definition

More enjoyable or agreeable than something else.

Example

The weather today is pleasanter than it was yesterday.

Conversation

Isn't this park much pleasanter than the one we visited last week?

Definitely! I love the flowers and the open space here.

I agree, it feels so much more relaxing to be here.

And the weather is just perfect for a walk!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nicer

finer

sweeter

Antonyms

unpleasant

disagreeable

harsh

Root Explanation

Pleasanter → It is formed from "pleasant" (from Old French *plaisant*, meaning pleasing or agreeable) and the comparative suffix "-er" (meaning more). The word "pleasanter" means more pleasing or agreeable than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'more pleasing' — 'pleasant' describes something agreeable, and adding '-er' indicates a comparison.

Visually Confused Words

peasantry

plaster

planter

peasant

unpleasantry