pleasant

adjective

1)

a pleasant evening

Syn:

enjoyable, pleasurable, nice, agreeable, pleasing, satisfying, gratifying, good; entertaining, amusing, delightful, charming; fine, balmy; informal lovely, great

2)

the staff are pleasant

Syn:

friendly, agreeable, amiable, nice, genial, cordial, likable, amicable, good-humored, good-natured, personable; hospitable, approachable, gracious, courteous, polite, obliging, helpful, considerate; charming, lovely, delightful, sweet, sympathetic, simpatico

Ant:

disagreeable

••

pleasant, agreeable, attractive, congenial, enjoyable, gratifying, pleasing

One might have a pleasant smile and a pleasing personality, since the former suggests something that is naturally appealing while the latter suggests a conscious attempt to please. Something that is enjoyable is able to give enjoyment or pleasure (a thoroughly enjoyable evening), while agreeable describes something that is in harmony with one's personal mood or wishes (an agreeable afternoon spent relaxing in the sun). Gratifying is more intense, suggesting that deeper expectations or needs have been met (the awards ceremony was particularly gratifying for parents). Something that is attractive gives pleasure because of its appearance or manner (an attractive house in a wooded setting), while congenial has more to do with compatibility (a congenial couple).