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].