English Explanatory Dictionary

pleasantry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A casual, courteous remark.
  2. A playful remark; a jest.
  3. Anything that promotes pleasure or merriment.

Pronunciation

/ˈplɛzəntɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pleasantry.wav

Word forms

pleasantry pleasantries

Etymology

From pleasant + -ry, probably modelled on Middle French plaisanterie.

Related words

small talk

Derived words

unpleasantry
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