pleasantry
noun
good-humored teasing; banter.
pleasantries
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pluralof pleasantry.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But besides pleasantries, both measured their words carefully about the cooperation between Ukraine and Russia during the Oleshky truce, and beyond.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
After exchanging pleasantries, the two couples departed in separate vehicles to Washington.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Together for the better part of four decades, L7 did not faff around with small talk and pleasantries: They took the stage and rocked your face off.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
He could order in French and exchange pleasantries with an elderly French waiter who seemed to live there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
Bellowing a chain of incoherent pleasantries, Bunny slapped me on the shoulder and leapt out of the car.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
