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pleasantry(dictionary)

pleasantry (iou)



pleasantry noun. L16.
[French plaisanterie, formed as PLEASANT adjective: see -RY.]
a. A humorous speech, action, or exchange; esp. a joke, an amusing remark. Freq. in pl. L16.
R. West The slap of..cold air..was like a pleasantry and we laughed as we ran.
b. Pleasant and lively humour in conversation; jocularity, fun; good-humoured ridicule. M17.
C. Johnston Pumping his brain for pleasantry and labouring for wit.
a. Pleasure, enjoyment. rare. M-L18.
S. Richardson To take up the..Company's Attention..will spoil their Pleasantry.
b. A pleasurable circumstance; an instance of enjoyment. L18.
A courteous or polite remark, esp. one made in casual conversation. Usu. in pl. M20.
A. Harding His words..were double-edgedfar different from the easy pleasantries of Charles.