Words Like PLEASANTRY

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10 definitions of pleasantry

1 That which denotes or promotes pleasure or good humor; cheerfulness; gayety; merriment; especially, an agreeable playfulness in conversation; a jocose or humorous remark; badinage.
2 an agreeable or amusing remark
3 A humorous remark or act; a jest.
4 A polite social utterance; a civility: exchanged pleasantries before getting down to business.
5 A good-humored or playful manner in conversation or social relations.
6 Good humor; cheerfulness; sprightliness.
7 Humorousness: jocularity; witticism; raillery; wit.
8 A sprightly or humorous saying; a jest.
9 A laughable trick; a prank; a caper: as, the pleasantries of monkeys. Addison.
10 A casual, courteous remark
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