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n. - The quality of being agreeable or enjoyable.

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Usage examples (39)
  • The pleasantness of a cool breeze on a hot summer day
  • The world does the reverse, thinking that nothing does you good unless it hurts: pleasantness is suspect.
  • She was friendly, friendlier than when I'd first showed up in Personnel, but behind the pleasantness was a definite reserve.
  • How much 'pleasantness' and attentiveness should be required, beyond good 'personal skills'?
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