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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
Mitchell launched Béis after identifying a white space for aesthetically pleasing lifestyle bags and luggage designed for busy women. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 The New York governor signed two bills this morning barring companies from offering some AI chatbot features to users under 18—like pretending to be a real person or to have human emotions, or people-pleasing as a way to keep users engaged. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
But all that warm, crowd-pleasing material is incongruously, fascinatingly, and not so comfortably fitted inside a story about great loss. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 Keery’s charming delivery of several truth-telling speeches proves that villains don’t get all the juicy, crowd-pleasing moments. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 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
  • Afternoons should be mild and mostly sunny, with lower humidity making outdoor plans more pleasant.
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As Los Angeles became more crowded and less pleasant a place to live, the high-handedness of Southern California developers and officialdom occasionally got those hands slapped.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Verb
  • Under the proposal, states could also designate other activities as satisfying the requirement.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • An evening spent learning something absorbing can be satisfying simply because the world feels a little less familiar afterward.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • For many of us, those concerns are rooted in wanting to provide for our families, caring for our aging parents and giving our children a better future.
    — Jose M. Muñoz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Shane talks about wanting to help his family financially after the death of his sister.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of wanting
Adjective
  • In This Article There are occasions that call for heirloom china and sparkling crystal, but a truly gracious host knows that the most enjoyable gatherings aren’t necessarily the ones with the finest things, but rather, a relaxed environment.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Season four is the most enjoyable The Gilded Age has ever been, but wringing every ounce of pleasure out of the experience requires a willingness to approach this show with the right mind-set.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoyable
Verb
  • Irish comedian Joanne McNally was first on stage, delighting the packed house with the woes of being single and 40.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of delighting fans by paying loving homage to the movies or winning over newcomers with an exciting fresh take on the material, the show fails on both fronts, swinging wildly from one misbegotten idea to the next.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of delighting
Verb
  • Now, with America having vociferously rejected Musk’s vision of governance, those wishing to drive something that reminds everyone around them of that vision will only have a few months more to purchase one.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • At the evening ceremony, where each director received a trophy and a cash prize of JPY1 million ($6,400), Rasoulof closed his acceptance speech by wishing for peace soon, not only in Iran but around the world.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of wishing
Adjective
  • Al Fresco Bar Cart Made of solid and veneered walnut with elegant brass details, the Cotu (from the makers of our favorite bar cabinets) is a delightful midcentury-style bar cart that has a distinctive asymmetrical incline on each shelf.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her South American sensibility means breads are made with flours like quinoa, cassava, and sweet potato, which gives them a delightful chewiness.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of delightful
Verb
  • According to the Marine Mammal Center in Marin County, harmful algae blooms have proliferated along the California coast for the last few decades due to warming ocean temperatures and pollution.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As the music crested (provided by her band warming back up over on the A-stage), Bridgers stood facing a thin sheet of white light, filled up with what looked like a shower of celestial glitter.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of warming

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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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