pleasant
/ˈpleznt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈpleznt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈple-zᵊnt/ (ame, mw)
pleasant — adjective
- pleasantpositive
- more pleasantcomparative
- most pleasantsuperlative
1. nice to see, hear, smell, or do because it makes you feel comfortable, happy, or
nice to see, hear, smell, or do because it makes you feel comfortable, happy, or calm
The kitchen smelled pleasant after Dad baked apple bread.
collocation: pleasant smell
We spent a pleasant evening on Grandma's balcony in Tainan.
collocation: pleasant evening
After lunch, sitting by the lake felt pleasant and calm.
A pleasant breeze came through the bus window near the coast.
For Mia, it was pleasant to read by the window after dinner.
- unpleasant
the direct opposite for something that feels bad or gives no pleasure
- nasty
stronger and more negative, especially for smells or tastes
文法句型
pleasant weather
pleasant smell
it is pleasant to + verb
用法筆記
Common with weather, places, smells, sounds, and short periods of time. Distinguish from adjective/2: sense 1 describes the thing or experience itself, while sense 2 describes a person's way of behaving.
常見錯誤
2. acting in a kind and polite way when speaking to or dealing with other people
acting in a kind and polite way when speaking to or dealing with other people
The nurse stayed pleasant to every patient during the busy shift.
pleasant to + person
Even after the complaint, Mr. Lee sounded pleasant on the phone.
linking verb: sounded pleasant
Our new neighbour is pleasant and always waves from the gate.
Rosa greeted us with a pleasant smile at the hotel desk.
The head teacher remained pleasant when two parents arrived late.
- rude
shows bad manners or disrespect
- unfriendly
shows no warmth toward other people
文法句型
be pleasant to someone
a pleasant smile
sound pleasant
用法筆記
Usually describes a person, voice, smile, or tone, and often takes to + person when you say who receives the kind behaviour. Distinguish from adjective/1: this sense is about manners, not about an enjoyable place or experience.