1. polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters
Usage: plural form

Examples

• After exchanging pleasantries about the weather, they got down to business.
• The meeting began with a few pleasantries before addressing the main agenda.
• She was tired of making pleasantries with her neighbors every morning.
• The dinner party started with the usual pleasantries among the guests.
• He skipped the pleasantries and went straight to the point.
• They spent the first ten minutes on pleasantries before discussing the contract.