B1adverbemotionsrelationships
US/ˈplez.ənt.li/
UK/ˈplez.ənt.li/
in a way that is nice or enjoyable, or in a friendly, polite way
In context
The room was pleasantly warm after the long walk in the snow.
She smiled pleasantly and asked how we were.
I was pleasantly surprised by how cheap the hotel was.
Words that go with pleasantly
adverb + adjective
- pleasantly surprisedWe were pleasantly surprised by the food.
- pleasantly warmThe water was pleasantly warm.
- pleasantly coolThe evening air felt pleasantly cool.
- pleasantly quietThe street is pleasantly quiet at night.
verb + adverb
- smile pleasantlyThe receptionist smiled pleasantly at every guest.
- chat pleasantlyThey chatted pleasantly over coffee.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The room was pleasant warm.Correct: The room was pleasantly warm.