pleasantry
Example Sentences
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The leaders chatted for 10 minutes, exchanging pleasantries and praising each other’s strength.
Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
From BBC
“After my shock wears off, and we exchange brief pleasantries, I ask if we can hitch a ride back to Ashton Place. ‘Only if you can bake!’ he says.
From Literature
Mrs. Leftwich and Mama exchanged pleasantries, and I entertained myself counting and recounting the silverware.
From Literature
As they exchanged a few pleasantries in Russian, sounding like acquaintances but not close friends, he handed her an envelope.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
