Examples of 'pleasantry' in a sentence
Meaning of "pleasantry"
pleasantry (noun): A polite remark or friendly conversation starter meant to create a positive atmosphere. Pleasantries are often exchanged in social interactions or formal settings to maintain cordiality
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- A casual, courteous remark.
- A playful remark; a jest.
- Anything that promotes pleasure or merriment.
How to use "pleasantry" in a sentence
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A pleasantry from you makes my bowel shiver.
It was nothing more than a pleasantry.
A pleasantry from you makes my bowels shiver.
Sometimes there is no time for the same kind of pleasantry.
The pleasantry was as awkward as the gambols of a hippopotamus.
The combination of these two words is not a mere pleasantry.
A simple pleasantry which expresses gratitude.
I think it was probably a pleasantry.
This pleasantry had the result of reducing the entire crew to tears of laughter.
She supposed that she had been the victim of a practical pleasantry.
He is known for wearing a mask of pleasantry and his smooth demeanor.
Any request or requirement has been met with enthusiasm and pleasantry.
An amusing pleasantry.
And borderline nauseated by the idea of one more well-intended pleasantry.
It is no pleasantry.
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The fact that your last name is Griffin is a pleasantry.
If they start to shut down, it was a pleasantry and we can both move on.
Two people this close, then all these years later, reduced to exchanging the odd pleasantry.
She had sprung in there in pleasantry and mirth, but was locked down for ever.
It was an unexpected pleasantry.
This fine pleasantry made the courtesan laugh, and Jehan left the room.
It was just an English pleasantry.
The continuance of this pleasantry brought tears into Madame Bonaparte 's eyes.
I do not think it 's a very pleasant pleasantry.
This pleasantry we do not have time for. No, no.
Or worse, they will turn their curiosity toward me and expect pleasantry in return.
Why? Just a pleasantry.
I do not want a conversation about it . It was just an English pleasantry.
Mr. Holmes that appreciates the kind of acidulous pleasantry that clearly amuses you.
Which, my company or the stew? It was an unexpected pleasantry.
More of a joke really, a pleasantry.
I do not know, madame . Oh, I think it was probably a pleasantry.
Actually, that was a pleasantry.
In 1834, therefore, Adam Mitgislas Laginski was something of a butt for Parisian pleasantry.
That 's an automatic pleasantry.
Well, I do not think it 's a very pleasant pleasantry.
Well, that doesn't mean we can't interact like humans, share a pleasantry once in a while.
Good! " replied Pencroft, with an attempt at pleasantry.
Oh, I am sorry, just a pleasantry.
Oh, I think it was probably a pleasantry.
You're still pursuing futile pleasantry.
They will exchange cups of wine free of ( incitement to ) pleasantry or sin.
You ever hear those? Just a pleasantry.
Sounds like a delicacy . Or a pleasantry.
I apologize . That 's an automatic pleasantry.
Relax . It was a joke -- meaningless pleasantry.
