A wit; a humorist; a buffoon.
"The comedian was such a pleasant man that everyone laughed until their sides hurt at his silly jokes."
"The pleasant surprise was finding extra money in my wallet."
Usage: Do not use "pleasant" as a noun to mean a witty person or a clown, as it is strictly an adjective describing something agreeable. The correct term for that specific meaning is the archaic word "pleasant," which is rarely used in modern English and should be avoided entirely.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
"we had a pleasant evening together"
"a pleasant scene"
"pleasant sensations"
(of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior
"I didn't enjoy it and probably wasn't a pleasant person to be around"
Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.
"The host greeted us with a pleasant smile that immediately made everyone feel welcome."
In plain English: Pleasant means nice, enjoyable, or easy to be around.
"The weather was pleasant on our afternoon walk."
Usage: Use pleasant to describe people, situations, or environments that are agreeable and enjoyable to be around. Avoid using it for things that are merely nice but lack genuine charm or warmth.
A surname.
"The Pleasant family has been living in that neighborhood for three generations."
Pleasant entered English from the Old French word plaisant, originally meaning "giving pleasure." Although it was once mistakenly analyzed as a combination of "please" and "-ant," its true origin lies in the same root family as the Dutch word for fun or enjoyment.