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    pleasantry
    /ˈplɛzntri/

    noun

    • 1. an inconsequential remark made as part of a polite conversation: "after an exchange of pleasantries, I proceeded to outline a plan" Similar banterbadinageinconsequential remarkfriendly/good-natured remark

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPLEASANTRY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A pleasantry is a polite and often slightly humorous remark, usually made to help other people feel relaxed. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of this word with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pleasantryPleasantry Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A pleasantry is a humorous act or remark, an agreeable playfulness in conversation, or a polite social remark. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of pleasantry from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLEASANTRY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PLEASANTRY meaning: 1. a polite and often slightly humorous remark, usually made to help other people feel relaxed: 2…. Learn more.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPLEASANTRY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A pleasantry is a casual, friendly remark or a humorous action that you make to be polite or to enjoy yourself. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage of pleasantry with sentences from The Guardian and other sources.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › pleasantryPLEASANTRY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Pleasantry definition: good-humored teasing; banter.. See examples of PLEASANTRY used in a sentence.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pleasantryPleasantry - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    It’s no accident that the word pleasant is inside pleasantry, since a pleasantry is a simple, polite, and pleasant remark made in a conversation. Pleasantries aren’t that deep — talking about politics or religion might be outside the pleasantry range, but some good-humored chatting never hurt anyone.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › pleasantrypleasantry noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of pleasantry noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.