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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
Some teens will use substances to keep up with people-pleasing and the stress of trying to make everyone happy. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 5 July 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
The steeply descending main street of Haworth is filled with tea shops, pubs and stores clearly dedicated to pleasing Brontë pilgrims, but its basic form, including the original stationery store where the sisters once bought their paper, remains the same. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026 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 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
  • Daunt’s pool area is entirely pleasant right now, but Leo and Home have big plans for it, including the addition of a yoga area and a massage tent.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Visual enhancements, such as a dark outline of the currently active interface element (think the search field in the Mail app), are a pleasant surprise.
    — Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026
Definition of pleasant
Verb
  • Paxton even distinctly remembers the duo satisfying a Big Mac craving after watching Supersize Me together.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • Installing peel-and-stick wallpaper is an excellent starter DIY that feels satisfying and packs a punch.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • Goodman was very vocal in the weeks leading up to the All-Star Game about wanting to be in the Home Run Derby, to showcase himself on a stage that his small-market team doesn’t really offer.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Even Liz Taylor and Richard Burton stopped by (at one of Ciuffardi’s earlier eateries), wanting to take in the Sestri sunset away from their usual perch in Portofino.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of wanting
Adjective
  • The garden's pond reflects the lovely surrounding scenery, and the harmonious beauty is enjoyable with every step and across the changing seasons.
    — Hiroshige Yazawa Japan News, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
  • Furniture stains and splotches are the last thing anyone wants to think about when curating the perfect domestic space, but there’s nothing remotely enjoyable about discolored blobs on furniture.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
Definition of enjoyable
Verb
  • Buzz Lightyear and Woody have been delighting families for three decades.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of delighting
Verb
  • Barbados is, unsurprisingly, an excellent spot for scuba diving, and for those wishing to finally pick up their PADI license.
    — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • During the war, soldiers sent to the front lines each carried a hinomaru flag covered with the signatures of their family and friends wishing them good luck.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of wishing
Adjective
  • Coffee is also grown on the estate, but tea tastings are particularly delightful, with black, green, oolong and white varieties to sample, some of which are served at Claridge’s.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 19 July 2026
  • Not only that, but the vibe in the lounge is quiet, with other guests reading or playing board games; evenings bring in a piano player in for delightful ambient music.
    — Susan B. Barnes, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Definition of delightful
Verb
  • Extreme rainfall events like this are becoming more common as planet-warming pollution drives temperatures higher, because warmer air holds more moisture – which storms can then wring out like a water-laden sponge in heavy, localized downpours.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Research shows warming temperatures from burning coal, oil and gas are making fires more frequent and intense.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Definition of warming

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