pleasantly

Example Sentences

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You may be pleasantly surprised by their answer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Vibrant green and pleasantly balanced, it was refreshing without being overly sweet.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"I think we've all been, I wouldn't say overwhelmed, but pleasantly surprised by the excitement and the buzz around the team, and in the stadiums," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The trip passed pleasantly and as we entered the London station, all preparing to head off, she leaned over and quietly said, “That’s what I love about you Americans. You talk on trains.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“You look like you wanted that one, sonny,” the shopkeeper said pleasantly.

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl