Associations to the word «Pleasantry»

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

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras