pleasing

adjective

pleas·​ing ˈplē-ziŋ How to pronounce pleasing (audio)
Synonyms of pleasingnext
: 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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One of the most pleasing strolls in any northern seaside town is along Morecambe’s Stone Jetty. Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026 Purchase a starter plant from a nursery and transplant it into a container near your kitchen door to allow easy access to fresh leaves and a pleasing aroma. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 But perhaps the most pleasing display came from Myles Lewis-Skelly, starting his first game in midfield this season. Ayo Akinwolere, New York Times, 10 May 2026 Because this thing looks like a beast – a sleek, futuristic and aesthetically pleasing beast, that is. New Atlas, 8 May 2026 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

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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasing. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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pleasing

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

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