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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But this was the hoops equivalent of cotton candy – pleasing for a moment, but without much substance.
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Pour-over coffee makers come in a variety of forms, from the aesthetically-pleasing Chemex to more utilitarian visions like the Hario V60 or the Kalita Wave Dripper.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The aesthetically pleasing, efficient offensive basketball is the same.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
As every day will contain multitudes, from brunch with a panoramic view as your pleasing side order to people-watching on the banks of the Tagus, the best daytime looks cover all your bases (coffee, culture, and custard-tart consumption).
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Pour-over coffee makers come in a variety of forms, from the aesthetically-pleasing Chemex to more utilitarian visions like the Hario V60 or the Kalita Wave Dripper.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The aesthetically pleasing, efficient offensive basketball is the same.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
As every day will contain multitudes, from brunch with a panoramic view as your pleasing side order to people-watching on the banks of the Tagus, the best daytime looks cover all your bases (coffee, culture, and custard-tart consumption).
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasing. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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