English Explanatory Dictionary

pleasantries

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. plural of pleasantry
noun
  1. A short polite conversation before a serious conversation.
  2. For bad language as a euphemism.

Word forms

pleasantries

Related words

formalities
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