: good in a way that gives pleasure or enjoyment : attractive or appealing
the pleasing [=pleasant] smell of freshly baked bread
pleasing sounds/sights
He wanted his kitchen to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/pleasing. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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