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
Recent Examples on the Web
Creamy white emphasizes the architectural detail of the surrounding windows.
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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
Aesthetics and Design: Aesthetically pleasing designs that blend seamlessly with your workspace decor elevate your office environment's overall look and feel.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
The two men regularly field questions from people who want to have a better sense of the guidelines for what makes a stick aesthetically pleasing.
—Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
For me, watching the live performance of Euripides was a pleasing connection to antiquity.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
Hopefully the decently tranquil conditions accompanying upper 50s to low 60s were pleasing.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
The practice also releases neurochemicals in the brain that can be pleasing to the body.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
Parents will appreciate that this sensory toy is quiet, aesthetically pleasing, and won’t take up too much room.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
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
Aesthetics and Design: Aesthetically pleasing designs that blend seamlessly with your workspace decor elevate your office environment's overall look and feel.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
The two men regularly field questions from people who want to have a better sense of the guidelines for what makes a stick aesthetically pleasing.
—Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
For me, watching the live performance of Euripides was a pleasing connection to antiquity.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
Hopefully the decently tranquil conditions accompanying upper 50s to low 60s were pleasing.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
The practice also releases neurochemicals in the brain that can be pleasing to the body.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
Parents will appreciate that this sensory toy is quiet, aesthetically pleasing, and won’t take up too much room.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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