pleasing

adjective

pleas·​ing ˈplē-ziŋ How to pronounce pleasing (audio)
: giving pleasure : agreeable
the sun's pleasing warmth
pleasingly adverb
pleasingness noun

Examples of pleasing in a Sentence

He wanted his kitchen to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. pleasing music in the background
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Aesthetically, few things are as pleasing to my eye than tweeds layered with wool layered with subtle but rich flannel. Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025 The 9090 Manico Forato version incorporates a colorful red handle that also allows for a better closing system to this innovative and aesthetically-pleasing coffee maker. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025 Change Your Cooking Method As mentioned above, roasting adds other pleasing scents during the cooking process. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025 The picture looks pleasing in a dim room and holds shadow detail in darker scenes, so movies don’t turn into mush. PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pleasing

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pleasing was in the 14th century

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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasing. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

pleasing

adjective
pleas·​ing
ˈplē-ziŋ
: giving pleasure : agreeable
pleasingly adverb

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