单词	pleasantry
释义	pleasantry noun pleas·​ant·​ry ˈple-zᵊn-trē  plural pleasantries 1 : a humorous act or remark : jest 2 : an agreeable playfulness in conversation : banter 3 : a polite social remark exchanged pleasantries Synonyms amenity attention civility courtesy formality gesture politeness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences “how are you” is merely a social pleasantry his after-dinner speeches usually include the sort of gentle pleasantry that raises a chuckle Recent Examples on the Web Rather than having to carry on awkward pleasantry conversations with a driver, the passenger can just go for a ride and not need to engage in sappy dialogue. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 May 2021 While the last year has consisted of on and off lockdown restrictions, the pleasantry in staying at home is being able to master all of your beauty and self-care needs. Nandi Howard, Essence, 28 Apr. 2021 Highs should get to the low-to-mid 70s, so enjoy the last of this stretch of pleasantry. Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2020 Some landscaping outside, trees planted in front of the building, even gave it an air of false pleasantry. San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2020 In a different version of Washington — something in the ballpark of the old normal, whatever that was — the sentiment could be ignored as a boilerplate pleasantry. BostonGlobe.com, 14 Nov. 2019 Miss Manners is afraid that this man’s attempt to make light of his inability to change his size — after a lifetime of people rudely suggesting otherwise — was his idea of a pleasantry. Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2019 The two women knew each other in passing, through front yard waves and occasional swapped pleasantries. USA Today, 22 Mar. 2020 Richmond police said the suspect followed the victim a short distance after exchanging pleasantries around 5 p.m. in the area of the 12500 block of San Pablo Avenue near Clinton Avenue. Alejandro Serrano, SFChronicle.com, 20 Feb. 2020 See More Word History First Known Use 1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1 pleasantry noun 1 as in gesture an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners "how are you" is merely a social pleasantry Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance gesture courtesy politeness formality civility manners ritual ceremony attention etiquette greetings amenity kindness rite rules decorum grace honors observance respects mores proprieties form kindliness protocol regards favor addresses devoirs 2 as in joke something said or done to cause laughter his after-dinner speeches usually include the sort of gentle pleasantry that raises a chuckle Synonyms & Similar Words joke laugh joking witticism giggle drollery wisecrack gag funny jape quip waggery jest yuck sally yak nifty josh boffo rib one-liner prank scream humorousness boff yuk humor raillery parody funning buffoonery antic banter trick yock wisecracking crack comedy repartee persiflage riot mockery burlesque panic caper mock practical joke funniness facetiousness boffola caricature kidding riff wit knee-slapper leg-pull wordplay drollness lampoon put-on hilariousness monkeyshine(s) thigh-slapper
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