pleasantry, n. [badinage], [banter], [raillery], witticism, [joke], [jest], [jocularity], [drollery], [waggery], jollity, [humor].

please, v. [rejoice], [gladden], delight, [gratify], [cheer], elate; [satisfy], [content]; [like], [choose], prefer.

pleasing, a. [pleasant], [delightful], gratifying, delectable, [gracious], [winning].

pleasure, n. [gratification], [enjoyment], [happiness], delectation, delight; [amusement], [recreation], [diversion]; [will], [choice], preference, [desire]; voluptuousness, [sensuality]. Antonym: [displeasure].

pleat, n. [plait].

pledge, n. gage, [security], hostage, [guarantee].

pledge, v. [pawn], impawn, hypothecate, [plight].

plenteous, a. [plentiful].

plentiful, a. [abundant], [bounteous], [ample], [galore], [copious], [full], [sufficient], [lavish], replete, [unstinted], prolific. Antonyms: [scarce], [deficient], [inadequate], [insufficient], [scant], niggardly.

plenty, n. [abundance], [sufficiency], plenitude. Antonyms: See [scarcity].