pleasantness
|pleas-ant-ness|
B2
/ˈplɛzəntnəs/
(pleasant)
pleasing quality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pleasant' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'plaisant', where 'plaisir' meant 'to please'.
Historical Evolution
'plaisant' transformed into the Middle English word 'plesaunt', and eventually became the modern English word 'pleasant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pleasing or agreeable', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being pleasing or agreeable.
The pleasantness of the weather made the picnic enjoyable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39