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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Designers favor interior materials that are versatile, practical, durable and aesthetically pleasing. Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026 Steer away from people-pleasing, especially when struggling to choose yourself. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 The style throughout, irrespective of category, is lively without being hectic, a pleasing postmodern blend of contemporary, midcentury, and roughly Victorian elements. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026 Whatever the case, pamper yourself in a pleasing way. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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pleasing

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

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