pleasantly

/ˈplɛzɪnɾli/
/ˈplɛzɪntli/
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Definitions of pleasantly
  1. adverb
    in an enjoyable manner
    “we spent a pleasantly lazy afternoon”
    synonyms: agreeably, enjoyably
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    antonyms:
    unpleasantly
    in an unpleasant manner
  2. adverb
    in a cheerful manner
    “`I'll do the dishes,' he said pleasantly”
    synonyms: cheerily, sunnily
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