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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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Shoppers are loving the shears’ aesthetically-pleasing look—plus, the tool’s ability to make a clean cut every time. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025 There’s a pleasing sense of closure in knowing the trio’s creative woes were belatedly resolved. Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025 Plus, try out a hands-free leash or an aesthetically pleasing carrier for poop bags. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025 The activities are age-appropriate and kid-pleasing! Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 22 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

Cite this Entry

“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

pleasing

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

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