pleasingly
adverb
pleasingness
noun
Synonyms
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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Blue is universally pleasing thanks to associations with the sea and sky, relaxing properties, and versatility.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024
Certain combinations of tones are more pleasing than others, on account of physiological principles that Helmholtz charts in extraordinary detail.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024
Certain combinations of tones are more pleasing than others, on account of physiological principles that Helmholtz charts in extraordinary detail.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasing. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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