Definition

The quality or state of being enjoyable, agreeable, or pleasing.

Example

The pleasantness of the warm sun made the day feel perfect.

Conversation

I really enjoyed our picnic yesterday; the pleasantness of the weather made it perfect.

Absolutely! It was nice to relax outside without worrying about the rain.

I think we should do it more often, especially in such lovely pleasantness.

Definitely! Being in nature always lifts my spirits.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pleasantness → It is formed from "pleasant" (from Old French *plaisant*, meaning pleasing or agreeable) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "pleasantness" refers to the state of being pleasing or agreeable.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'pleasing' ('pleasant') and remember that 'pleasantness' means the quality of being pleasing.

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