pleasantly

Example Sentences

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You may be pleasantly surprised by their answer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

That said, it will feel pleasantly warm in the strong June sunshine, which will develop fairly widely in southern England, Wales and the Midlands during Saturday after any early low cloud clears.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 11, 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 doing a ten-rounder tonight, Killer?” the orderly asked pleasantly.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok