Pleasantly

//ˈplɛzəntli// adv

adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a pleasant manner; so as to achieve a pleasant result.

    "He smiled pleasantly at passersby."

  2. 2
    Lightly
  3. 3
    Ludicrously; facetiously. obsolete

    "In workhouses, pleasantly so named, because work cannot be done in them."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an enjoyable manner wordnet
  2. 2
    in a good-humoured manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
agreeablycheerilyaffablyagreeablyairilyamiably

Example

More examples

"If your friend reminds you kindly of your faults, take what he says not only pleasantly, but thankfully."

Etymology

From Middle English pleasauntly; equivalent to pleasant + -ly.

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