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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pleasantries

/ˈpliːzəntriːz/ noun · British & US
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What does pleasantries mean?

noun

Polite or friendly remarks or expressions used to make conversation more agreeable. Small talk or courteous expressions.

Example

"The hostess used pleasantries to break the ice at the party."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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