pleasantry

noun pleas·ant·ry \-z^ən-trē\

: something (such as a greeting) that people say in order to be polite

plural pleas·ant·ries

Full Definition of PLEASANTRY

: a humorous act or remark : jest

: an agreeable playfulness in conversation : banter

: a polite social remark <exchanged pleasantries>

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Synonyms: amenity, attention, courtesy, formality, gesture, civility, politeness

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