pleasing

adjective

pleas·​ing ˈplē-ziŋ How to pronounce pleasing (audio)
Synonyms of pleasingnext
: 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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Held in the evening, this should be an aesthetically-pleasing way to kick this year’s race off, with a number of teams in contention to win. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026 The food menu is designed for people-pleasing, with pizza, wings and cheesesteaks. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 June 2026 Not only is the water less aesthetically pleasing, but Abrams is wary of it. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026 Crittall-style windows and doors the light and provide a pleasing symmetry. Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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pleasing

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

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