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pleasantrypolite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈplɛzəntri/

Korean meaning: 형식적인 인사말, 무난한 사교적 대화

Korean pronunciation: **플레**전트리

Example Sentences

  • The job interview started with the usual pleasantries before the serious questions began.
  • My neighbor and I exchanged pleasantries about our gardens while secretly judging each other's lawn maintenance skills.
  • After five minutes of pleasantries, she finally revealed the real reason for her visit.

pleasantry

NOUN

//ˈplɛzəntri//

polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters

pleasantry concept
💡 Concept

polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters

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pleasantry rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The gentry shares pleasantry while awaiting entry

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈplɛzəntri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈplɛzəntri/

🌳Etymology

Rootpleasant
Suffix--ry

Origin

pleasant(기분 좋은)에서 파생된 단어로, 기분 좋게 만드는 가벼운 대화를 의미하게 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

gentryentrysentry
gentry
entry
sentry

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📝Examples

The job interview started with the usual pleasantries before the serious questions began.

😄 Fun example

My neighbor and I exchanged pleasantries about our gardens while secretly judging each other's lawn maintenance skills.

After five minutes of pleasantries, she finally revealed the real reason for her visit.

😄 Fun example

The awkward elevator ride was filled with forced pleasantries about the weather between strangers.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

small talkchitchatcourtesycivilitypoliteness

Antonyms

rudenesshostilityserious discussion

Related

conversationgreetingetiquetteformalitydiplomacy