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A short polite conversation
“Only once such pleasantries were exchanged, did conversation really get interesting.”
Plural for a mild joke or something said in jest
“Pleasantry is allowable, not waggery. Besides, even laughter must be kept in check.”
Plural for an inconsequential remark made as part of a polite conversation
“Politely muttering some pleasantry, I paid for the chocolate bar, and we bade each other a good afternoon.”
Plural for courtesy or politeness in the form of an act or remark
“Thorpe grinned faintly at the hint of pleasantry, but he did not relinquish his point.”
Plural for the quality, fact or aspect of being amusing or funny
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