pleasing

adjective

pleas·ing ˈplē-ziŋ

Synonyms of pleasing next

: giving pleasure : agreeable

the sun's pleasing warmth

pleasingly adverb

pleasingness noun

Example Sentences

He wanted his kitchen to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. pleasing music in the background

Recent Examples on the Web Nothing is more pleasing to Urso than when former players return to campus to catch a game or visit his home to catch up and reminisce about their time together. —

Tom Layberger, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023 These bright, energizing scents can bring life to any fragrance and add a freshness that’s pleasing to just about everyone. —

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022 As its name implies, the Vogt Visual Arts Center in Tinley Park focuses on artwork that’s pleasing to the eye. —

Jeff Banowetz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2022 Inside, the Silverstone and Black Leather ($2550) and Individual Aluminum trim ($1080) add a pleasing contrast. —

Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 31 Jan. 2022 Accessories made of natural materials such as wood, metal, rattan and resin, also make for a pleasing contrast to all-white dinnerware. —

Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Nov. 2021 Each individual piece of it, on its own, is fun—engaging, exciting, pleasing to the eye—or, at least, meant to be fun. —

EW.com, 8 Oct. 2021 One of the most popular tripod stands on the market, Guide Gear’s 12-ft Tripod Deer Stand has a wallet-pleasing price point and ensures easy setup. —

Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 17 Jan. 2023 The result was a pretty and pleasing low-lift of a pantry appetizer — just don’t be surprised if guests tag you in their ’Gram of it. —

Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2022 See More

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