Definition
to be pleasantly surprised: to be happy about an unexpected event
I was pleasantly surprised when Susie arrived at the party, after saying that she already had made other plans.
a pleasant surprise: a positive unexpected event
What a pleasant surprise! I'm so happy to see you; I really didn't expect you to be here today.
- "After reading both of your emails yesterday, I must say that I'm pleasantly surprised."
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