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

Phipps and her husband are looking to buy a home on Akron’s leafy West or North sides, and have been pleasantly surprised by the prices, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

At his side Pippin lay dreaming pleasantly; but a change came over his dreams and he turned and groaned.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien