pleasantly

/plˈɛzəntli/

/ˈpɫɛzəntɫi/

pleasantly

in a manner that is enjoyable or satisfying

synonyms : agreeably

in a cheerful manner

synonyms : cheerily

Examples

1. When I tasted the white sauce for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised by its delicate balance of flavors.

2. My father tried a kumquat for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by its sweet and tangy flavor.

3. I tried a prickly pear for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by its sweet and tangy flavor.

4. When I tasted the aioli, I was pleasantly surprised by the balance of rich garlic and zesty lemon.