Definition of PLEASANTRY

pleasantry

Meanings

Plural: pleasantries

Noun

  • an agreeable or amusing remark
  • A casual, courteous remark.
  • A playful remark; a jest.
  • Anything that promotes pleasure or merriment.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 15

pleasantry is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pleasantry is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pleasantry is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

pleasantry is a valid Words With Friends word