😊Pleasantry

noun
/ˈplez.ən.tri/

Meaning

a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes

Example Sentences

They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.

Synonyms

small talk, banter, courtesy, politeness

Antonyms

rudeness, seriousness, formality, hostility

Collocations

exchange pleasantries, polite pleasantries, social pleasantries

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