pleasantry meaning

UK US /ˈplɛzəntri/ 3 syllables

pleasantry (noun): an agreeable or amusing remark.

Definition of pleasantry

  1. an agreeable or amusing remark
    • they exchange pleasantries

    Type of: jest

How to pronounce pleasantry

pleasantry is pronounced /ˈplɛzəntri/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with pleasantry

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with PL · words ending in RY · 10-letter words

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