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Pleasantry

noun

/ˈplez.ən.tri/

Meaning

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

They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.

small talk, banter, courtesy, politeness

rudeness, seriousness, formality, hostility

exchange pleasantries, polite pleasantries, social pleasantries

a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization

The action of expressing something in words.

a person traveling in a vehicle but not operating it

a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse

luck, fortune, or chance occurrence