pleasing

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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

pleasingness

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noun

pleas·​ing·​ness
plural -es
: the quality or state of being pleasing
the liveliness and pleasingness of dark eyesT. N. Carver

Examples of pleasing in a Sentence

Adjective He wanted his kitchen to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. pleasing music in the background
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Adjective
True Sea Moss worked with food developers in California to create products designed to present sea moss in offerings that were both pleasing in taste and texture. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 June 2026 Still, the Mamdani administration is rolling out a more pleasing set of designs ordered up by Adams. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 June 2026 Double glass doors open onto a surprisingly spacious-looking living area with a pleasing decor finished in Scandinavian spruce. Adam Williams june 24, New Atlas, 24 June 2026 Related Stories The crowd-pleasing feature screens in competition at Karlovy Vary. Carole Horst, Variety, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleasing

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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 29 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

pleasing

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

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