pleasing

1 of 2

adjective

pleas·​ing ˈplē-ziŋ 

: giving pleasure : agreeable

the sun's pleasing warmth

pleasingly adverb

pleasingness noun

pleasingness

2 of 2

noun

pleas·​ing·​ness

plural -es

: the quality or state of being pleasing

the liveliness and pleasingness of dark eyes

—T. N. Carver

Synonyms of pleasing

Adjective

• pleasant
• enjoyable
• delightful
• nice
• delicious
• satisfying
• sweet
• good

Examples of pleasing in a Sentence

Adjective

He wanted his kitchen to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

pleasing music in the background

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In this mise-en-scène, assisted dying is portrayed as a relational, dignified, and visually pleasing act. — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026

Wendorf argues that humans, particularly high-performing leaders, often squander their finite energy through people-pleasing, unproductive rumination, and worrying about external opinions, leading to burnout. — Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver rich bass with bright highs, thanks to a new internal driver with a two-layer diaphragm, refined micro-venting, and extra-strong magnets that create a pleasing mix for your ears. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

While the hobby is fun and aesthetically pleasing, many of the women are there for a dose of community and friendly competition. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pleasing

• people pleasing
• self-pleasing

Rhymes for pleasing

• easing
• freezing
• seizing
• sneezing
• squeezing
• teasing
• wheezing
• appeasing
• displeasing

Kids Definition

pleasing

adjective

pleas·​ing

ˈplē-ziŋ

: giving pleasure : agreeable

pleasingly adverb