Associations to the word «Pleasantry»
Noun
- Mirth
- Humour
- Jest
- Wit
- Ridicule
- Jester
- Satire
- Exchange
- Humor
- Delicacy
- Farce
- Laugh
- Fun
- Mademoiselle
- Joke
- Amusement
- Bitterness
- Conversation
- Vein
- Wasting
- Countenance
- Parisian
- Duc
- Anecdote
- Expense
- Sally
- Laughter
- Gentleman
- Folly
- Courtesy
- Smile
- Mood
- Compliment
- Sentiment
- Invite
- Genius
- Contempt
- Duchess
- Tone
- Greeting
- Indifference
- Full
- Wrath
- Offence
- Discourse
- Manner
- Taste
- Remark
- Dignity
- Expression
Adjective
Wiktionary
PLEASANTRY, noun. A casual, courteous remark
PLEASANTRY, noun. A playful remark; a jest
Dictionary definition
PLEASANTRY, noun. An agreeable or amusing remark; "they exchange pleasantries".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.