PLEASANT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PLEASANT?

Need another word that means the same as “pleasant”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “pleasant” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Pleasant” are: enjoyable, pleasing, pleasurable, nice, agreeable, satisfying, gratifying, welcome, good, acceptable, friendly, amiable, affable, genial, likeable, amicable, lovely, good-humoured, personable, congenial, hospitable, approachable, good-natured, companionable

Pleasant as an Adjective

Definitions of "Pleasant" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “pleasant” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings.
• Having pleasing manners or behavior.
• (of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior.
• Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
• (of a person or their manner) friendly and considerate; likeable.

Synonyms of "Pleasant" as an adjective (24 Words)

acceptable	Moderately good; satisfactory. The electoral arrangements must be acceptable to the people.
affable	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. An affable and agreeable companion.
agreeable	In keeping. They were agreeable to its publication.
amiable	Disposed to please. The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.
amicable	Characterized by friendship and good will. An amicable settlement of the dispute.
approachable	Friendly and easy to talk to. A site approachable from a branch of the Niger.
companionable	Suggestive of companionship. A companionable pet.
congenial	Suitable to your needs. He went back to a climate more congenial to his cold stony soul.
enjoyable	(of an activity or occasion) giving delight or pleasure. They had an enjoyable afternoon.
friendly	Easy to understand or use. A reader friendly novel.
genial	Of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw. A genial host.
good	Tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health. The meat is still good.
good-humoured	Disposed to please- Hal Hinson.
good-natured	Having an easygoing and cheerful disposition.
gratifying	Affording satisfaction or pleasure. The results were gratifying.
hospitable	Disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity. A hospitable act.
likeable	(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings. A very likeable young woman.
lovely	Appealing to the emotions as well as the eye. We ve had a lovely day.
nice	Fastidious; scrupulous. We had a very nice time.
personable	(of persons) pleasant in appearance and personality. She is quite a personable young woman.
pleasing	Giving pleasure and satisfaction. The pleasing austerity of the surroundings.
pleasurable	Pleasing; enjoyable. I arrived in a mood of pleasurable anticipation.
satisfying	Providing freedom from worry. These are very satisfying books.
welcome	Allowed or invited to do a specified thing. Made the children feel welcome.

Usage Examples of "Pleasant" as an adjective

• A very pleasant evening.
• We had a pleasant evening together.
• Pleasant sensations.
• I didn't enjoy it and probably wasn't a pleasant person to be around.
• A pleasant scene.
• They found him pleasant and cooperative.

Associations of "Pleasant" (30 Words)

affable	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. An affable smile.
agreeable	Willing to agree to something. A cheerful and agreeable companion.
ambience	The character and atmosphere of a place. The relaxed ambience of the cocktail lounge is popular with guests.
amiable	Disposed to please- Hal Hinson. The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.
blessedness	A state of supreme happiness.
congenial	(used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted. He went back to a climate more congenial to his cold stony soul.
cordial	Sincerely or intensely felt. I earned his cordial loathing.
delightful	Causing delight; charming. A delightful surprise.
enjoyable	Affording satisfaction or pleasure. They had an enjoyable afternoon.
euphoria	A feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation. In his euphoria he had become convinced he could defeat them.
favorable	Occurring at a convenient or suitable time. A favorable reply.
glad	Causing happiness. Heard the glad news.
gladden	Become glad or happy. The high childish laugh was a sound that gladdened her heart.
gratifying	Pleasing to the mind or feeling. Found her praise gratifying.
happiness	The state of being happy. She struggled to find happiness in her life.
happy	Willing to do something. They are happy to see me doing well.
intriguing	Arousing one’s curiosity or interest; fascinating. It s an intriguing possibility.
joy	Feel happiness or joy. The joys of country living.
joyful	Feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness. A joyful heart.
nice	Giving pleasure or satisfaction; pleasant or attractive. A nice shot.
pleasantness	The quality of giving pleasure. The pleasantness of a cool breeze on a hot summer day.
pleasing	The act of one who pleases. The pleasing austerity of the surroundings.
pleasurable	Pleasing; enjoyable. Pleasurable activities.
pleasure	A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment. He serves at the pleasure of the President.
relaxing	Reducing tension or anxiety. A relaxing massage with aromatherapy oils.
rewarding	Providing satisfaction; gratifying. Skiing can be hugely rewarding.
satisfying	Providing abundant nourishment. These are very satisfying books.
serendipity	The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. A fortunate stroke of serendipity.
surprise	Cause to be surprised. Joe was surprised that he enjoyed the journey.
thrilled	Feeling intense pleasurable excitement.