noun
- a polite remark made in casual conversation, especially to be friendly or sociable
- a humorous or witty remark
Examples
- After exchanging pleasantries about the weather, they got down to business.
- The dinner party began with the usual pleasantries among the guests.
- She made a few pleasantries to break the ice before the meeting started.
- His pleasantry about her new haircut made everyone laugh.
- They skipped the pleasantries and went straight to discussing the problem.
- The host greeted each guest with warm pleasantries at the door.