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adjective

ˈplē-ziŋ How to pronounce pleasing (audio)
Definition of pleasingnext
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses pleasing music in the background

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pleasing

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verb

present participle of please
1
as in satisfying
to give satisfaction to fresh flowers please me greatly

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2
as in wanting
to see fit clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise

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Recent Examples of pleasing
Adjective
The low frequencies are more exposed in this mix, and the earbuds render nearly all of it—even the deepest notes have a pleasing rumble. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 Ground beef is a versatile protein that offers lots of options for family-pleasing, satisfying, and delicious dishes. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Verb
Olive Oil Bundt Cake An olive oil Bundt cake is a crowd-pleasing dessert for birthdays, summer gatherings, or just as an indulgent end to a meal. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026 Oviedo residents turned out by the hundreds for the sunny afternoon of crowd-pleasing contests and down-home edibles at tiny booths lining a grassy lot next to the Meat World parking lot. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleasing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
  1. pleasant
  2. satisfying
  3. wanting
  4. enjoyable
  5. delighting
  6. wishing
  7. delightful
  8. warming
Adjective
  • Despite the minimalism and lack of physical controls, the EX30 interior isn’t a bad place to be—Volvo’s interior designers tend to understand the assignment well, and the textures and materials are pleasant to the touch.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
  • This was a pleasant surprise given the significant worldwide controversy surrounding Huawei’s dominance in constructing 4G infrastructure.
    — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of pleasant
Verb
  • Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar pairs rich dark chocolate with crunchy roasted almonds for a simple yet satisfying sweet treat.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • For the fiscal year that started Wednesday, the city of Sacramento is spending about $40 million on homelessness, which includes $30 million from the city’s general fund, satisfying the local match requirement, McCarty said.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • Bikes are also available on loan for guests wanting to explore the area, and in-room maps help craft the perfect itinerary, though the front desk will happily share recommendations.
    — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Holden’s clinging to purity isn’t only about wanting to turn back time, though.
    — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of wanting
Adjective
  • More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • An enjoyable end-to-end affair where the first half felt like a rout, with Australia having as many shots as yellow cards — two, the same number of goals the United States had scored.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of enjoyable
Verb
  • The Dutch were the neutral’s favourites throughout World Cup 1974, their Total Football taking the game to a new level, and delighting supporters with their fluidity, high defensive line and commitment to keep on attacking.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The last two songs ended in all-out thrash conflagrations, delighting the slam-dancers at the center of the floor.
    — Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
Definition of delighting
Verb
  • The interview concluded with Oteri's Walters wishing the pair well.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
  • Any pub wishing to stay open for these hours must have applied for a temporary event notice at least five working days in advance, meaning that those which had not submitted such an applicated by Friday, June 26, are now no longer able to apply.
    — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of wishing
Adjective
  • Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Sidny Lopes Cabral’s delightful curling strike was one of the great World Cup moments and the image of him in the crowd right after was poignant.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of delightful
Verb
  • But that's changed in recent decades as Europe has become the fastest-warming continent on the planet.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Minimum overnight temperatures are also warming faster than daytime maximums in the US.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of warming

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