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I maintain that I never expect anything, therefore I'm always pleasantly surprised.
Lianne La Havas

Meaning of "pleasantly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PLEASANTLY

pleasantly  [ˈplɛzəntlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PLEASANTLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pleasantly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES PLEASANTLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pleasantly

Pleasure

Pleasure describes the broad class of mental states that humans and other animals experience as positive, enjoyable, or worth seeking. It includes more specific mental states such as happiness, entertainment, enjoyment, ecstasy, and euphoria. In psychology, the pleasure principle describes pleasure as a positive feedback mechanism, motivating the organism to recreate in the future the situation which it has just found pleasurable. According to this theory, organisms are similarly motivated to avoid situations that have caused pain in the past. The experience of pleasure is subjective and different individuals will experience different kinds and amounts of pleasure in the same situation. Many pleasurable experiences are associated with satisfying basic biological drives, such as eating, exercise, sex or defecation. Other pleasurable experiences are associated with social experiences and social drives, such as the experiences of accomplishment, recognition, and service. The appreciation of cultural artifacts and activities such as art, music, and literature is often pleasurable.

Definition of pleasantly in the English dictionary

The definition of pleasantly in the dictionary is in a way that gives or affords pleasure. Other definition of pleasantly is in a way that shows someone is friendly.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PLEASANTLY


apparently
əˈpærəntlɪ
consequently
ˈkɒnsɪkwəntlɪ
consistently
kənˈsɪstəntlɪ
constantly
ˈkɒnstəntlɪ
conveniently
kənˈviːnɪəntlɪ
currently
ˈkʌrəntlɪ
differently
ˈdɪfrəntlɪ
efficiently
ɪˈfɪʃ əntlɪ
frequently
ˈfriːkwəntlɪ
importantly
ɪmˈpɔːtəntlɪ
independently
ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntlɪ
instantly
ˈɪnstəntlɪ
permanently
ˈpɜːmənəntlɪ
presently
ˈprɛzəntlɪ
recently
ˈriːsəntlɪ
significantly
sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntlɪ
subsequently
ˈsʌbsɪkwəntlɪ
sufficiently
səˈfɪʃəntlɪ
uncomplaisantly
ˌʌnkəmˈpleɪzəntlɪ
unpleasantly
ʌnˈplɛzəntlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PLEASANTLY

pleasable
pleasance
pleasant
Pleasant Island
pleasantness
pleasantries
pleasantry
please
please oneself
pleased
pleased to meet you
pleased with
pleasedly
pleaseman
Pleasence
pleaser
pleasing
pleasingly
pleasingness
pleasurability

WORDS THAT END LIKE PLEASANTLY

abundantly
blatantly
brilliantly
concomitantly
consonantly
defiantly
dominantly
elegantly
exorbitantly
exuberantly
flagrantly
flamboyantly
gently
incessantly
insignificantly
predominantly
radiantly
recreantly
redundantly
reluctantly
vigilantly

Synonyms and antonyms of pleasantly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pleasantly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PLEASANTLY

Find out the translation of pleasantly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pleasantly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pleasantly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

惊喜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gratamente
570 millions of speakers

English

pleasantly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सुख से
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سارة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

приятно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

agradavelmente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

pleasantly,
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

agréablement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gembira
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

angenehm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

愉快に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유쾌
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pleasantly
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vui vẻ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இனிமையாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सुखाने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hoş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

piacevolmente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mile
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

приємно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

plăcut
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ευχάριστα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aangenaam
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

positivt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

positivt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pleasantly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PLEASANTLY»

The term «pleasantly» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.933 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PLEASANTLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pleasantly

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10 QUOTES WITH «PLEASANTLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pleasantly.
1
Gianni Agnelli
And I don't say that we didn't expect it, but we were pleasantly surprised to see the generosity of their foreign policy; and the generosity of their foreign policy at that moment was expressed through the Marshall Plan.
2
Ciara Bravo
Octavia Spencer rocks. But just as a human being, she's so down-to-earth. Talk about being pleasantly surprised. You walk onto set, and she's making these jokes, and she's playing around with the cast and the crew, and she invited all to her house for a dinner party. She's just a genuinely good person.
3
Quentin Crisp
I recommend limiting one's involvement in other people's lives to a pleasantly scant minimum.
4
Ray Davies
I'm easy driving, But I'm not a person who loves living pleasantly above all else. I'm not that way at all. I might think I'm that, but I'm not really that.
5
Rocco DiSpirito
I was pleasantly surprised after the book came out. It was like, hey, the home team put down a nice score.
6
Kin Hubbard
Nothing is as irritating as the fellow who chats pleasantly while he's overcharging you.
7
Kim Kardashian
I love when people underestimate me and then become pleasantly surprised.
8
Ellie Kemper
I guess it's easier to think badly and then be pleasantly surprised.
9
Lianne La Havas
I maintain that I never expect anything, therefore I'm always pleasantly surprised.
10
Robert E. Lee
Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light. It will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and, when summoned away, to leave without regret.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLEASANTLY»

Discover the use of pleasantly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pleasantly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Bunnicula's Pleasantly Perplexing Puzzlers: A Book of ...
Based on the bestselling series, this book is full of magical mazes, crazy crossword puzzles, and boggling brain benders. Full color.
James Howe, 1998
2
The Doctrines of Epicurus - Annotated
pleasantly. Alternate Translations: Bailey: It is not possible to live pleasantly without living prudently and honorably and justly, [nor again to live a live of prudence, honor, and justice] without living pleasantly. And the man who does not possess ...
Cassius Amicus, 2011
3
Coach and Sedan Pleasantly Disputing for Place and ...
This book represents an authentic reproduction of the text as printed by the original publisher.
Henry Peacham, 2010
4
Twenty Select Colloquies Out of Erasmus Roterodamus ...
This book represents an authentic reproduction of the text as printed by the original publisher.
Roger L'Estrange, 2011
5
Serendipity Parties: Pleasantly Unexpected Ideas for ...
With its dessert-loaded menu, fun decor, and carefree vibe, this is the place to celebrate any occasion that calls for lots of chocolate. Serendipity Parties brings the restaurant’s madcap sense of hospitality home.
Stephen Bruce, 2010
6
Pleasantly Dead
Trevor and Margaret Rudley have had their share of misfortunes at The Pleasant Inn, the cherished Ontario cottage-country hotel they've owned for twenty-five years.
Judith Alguire, Doug Whiteway, 2009
7
Twenty Two Select Colloquies, Pleasantly Representing ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Desiderius Erasmus, 2012
8
Twenty Two Select Colloquies Out of Erasmus Roterodamus, ...
In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind.
Desiderius Erasmus, 2010
9
Select Colloquies Out of Erasmus Roterodamus; Pleasantly ...
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1689. Excerpt: .
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, 2010
10
How To Really Love Your Grandchild: in an Ever Changing World
Pleasantly The next goal is to train a child to express his anger not only verbally, but pleasantly. This takes a bit more self-control and maturity. It is the difference between "Everybody hates me" and "Sometimes it feels to me as if no one cares ...
D. Ross Campbell, Robb Suggs, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLEASANTLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pleasantly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
In 'Tea Time', 60 Years of Illusions and Pretense Are Pleasantly Lost
Filmed over six years, Maite Alberdi's lovely, profound documentary observes five former Catholic high school classmates' conversations. «PopMatters, Jul 15»
2
Alex Rodriguez on turning 40
A-Rod: That is one of things I've been most pleasantly surprised about is that I've been able to feel good day in and day out. I've been able to ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
3
17-year-old Massachusetts girl crowned Miss Hampton Beach
Soucy says she was pleasantly surprised to be given the crown. Pageant Director Stephanie Lussier says the goal of the competition is to find ... «Boston Herald, Jul 15»
4
Marques enjoying start at Santos
"I have been pleasantly surprised with the quality in the squad. I think the solutions are to be found within the club, and we can put a nice team ... «SuperSport, Jul 15»
5
Dine Out Maine: MK Kitchen in Gorham
The delicate parcel shattered pleasantly against my teeth, liberating bits of lobster and mayonnaise and the salty caviar. Three small cones ... «Press Herald, Jul 15»
6
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: What will Lawry do for an encore?
“We knew he'd be pretty good,” said Kingsway's Tony Barchuk, Lawry's high school coach. “I'd say I was pleasantly surprised but not shocked. «Cherry Hill Courier Post, Jul 15»
7
New legislation could fund NK renovations
Directors were pleasantly shocked by the news, adding they were under the impression that only $250,000 of that grant was remaining. «Herald Review, Jul 15»
8
10 Foolproof Ways to Cool Off Right Now
Cut up Dollar Store sponges, to create the perfect weapon to pleasantly surprise your kids (or guests)! 5. Add water gun stations around your ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
9
'The Army is like family. When I lost my arm, everything I'd known for …
"I'm always a bit tough on myself, but when I watched it back I was actually pleasantly surprised. Considering I'm not an actor, I think I did okay. «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
10
​Windows 10: Finally a decent Windows first release
For the first time in well over a decade, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at a new version of Windows. Related Stories: Get Windows 10: ... «ZDNet, Jul 15»

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