pleasantly
/ˈplɛzəntli/
adverb
- In a way that gives pleasure or satisfaction; agreeably.
- The music played pleasantly in the background.
- The weather was pleasantly warm for a winter day.
- She smiled pleasantly at the guests.
- Used to emphasize that something is surprisingly nice or positive.
- The movie was pleasantly surprising.
- The hotel turned out to be pleasantly affordable.
- He was pleasantly shocked by the news.
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