PLEASANTRY

pleasantry

(noun) an agreeable or amusing remark; “they exchange pleasantries”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

pleasantry (countable and uncountable, plural pleasantries)

A casual, courteous remark.

A playful remark; a jest.

(dated) Anything that promotes pleasure or merriment.

Source: Wiktionary

Pleas"ant*ry, n.; pl. Pleasantries. Etym: [F. plaisanterie. See Pleasant.]

Definition: That which denotes or promotes pleasure or good humor; cheerfulness; gayety; merriment; especially, an agreeable playfulness in conversation; a jocose or humorous remark; badinage. The grave abound in pleasantries, the dull in repartees and points of wit. Addison. The keen observation and ironical pleasantry of a finished man of the world. Macaulay.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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