pleasantly

Example Sentences

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Still, I was pleasantly surprised by what was included.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"I was pleasantly surprised how good it felt," he said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Not that she would be able to chit-chat pleasantly with Leslie Weisberger now if “The Devil Wears Prada” novelist were to walk into the room.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Michelle Maloney, who is representing the families of both Texas patients in malpractice lawsuits, said she was pleasantly surprised by the board’s recent actions.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Sunlight streamed through the high window of a chamber pleasantly cool and fragrant.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander