pleasantly
(adverb)
adverb
1. in a cheerful manner
- `I'll do the dishes,' he said pleasantly
Similar word(s): cheerily, sunnily
2. in an enjoyable manner
- we spent a pleasantly lazy afternoon
Similar word(s): agreeably, enjoyably
Sentences with pleasantly as an adverb:
- He smiled pleasantly at passersby.
- They were pleasantly surprised at the result.