word
Pleasantly
PLEH-zuh-ntlee
/ˈplɛzʌntliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pleasantly
Dictionary meaning
In an enjoyable manner.
Examples
- We spent a pleasantly lazy afternoon.
- They said pleasantly that they would do the dishes.
Synonyms: agreeably, enjoyably
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