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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The throw would also be aesthetically pleasing folded at the base of a bed. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025 The pleasing sensation of watching disparate pieces slowly lock into place pays off like an extended procedural led by name-brand actors. Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025 Netflix House Philadelphia is aesthetically pleasing, bursting with color and design. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025 This outline of Datini’s life and afterlife—an orphan with no children of his own becomes a benefactor of orphaned children—draws a pleasing circle. Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 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 21 Nov. 2025.

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pleasing

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

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