If your friend reminds you kindly of your faults, take what he says not only pleasantly, but thankfully.
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Pleasantly
/ˈplɛzəntli/
Synonyms for "pleasantly" (51 found)
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Adverb(1 words)
Strong matches (15)
Related words (25)
gratifyinglyhand in handhappilyheartilyhopefullyintimatelyirrepressiblyjauntilyjoyfullykindlylightlyoptimisticallypleasinglypleasurablysatisfyinglysmilinglywarmlywellwith good cheerwith open arms
Adverb(5 words)
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2 entriesCollocations
5 entriespleasantly arrangedpleasantly locatedpleasantly scentedpleasantly surprisedpleasantly warm
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2 entriesmore pleasantlymost pleasantly
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1 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
He spoke to me pleasantly.
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It was hard for me to act pleasantly to others.
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Sita smiled pleasantly.
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