as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the dining room at the inn has a pleasingly old-fashioned look to it
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Recent Examples of pleasingly
Friday is 2/6/26, a pleasingly symmetrical series of numbers that has been sadly left out of the pantheon of novelty dates.
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Holly J. Morris, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
The plot gets pleasingly messy despite starring a leading lady who was quite literally constructed to tidy up.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
VanTuyle wound up doing the walrus voice for the final version of the movie, which just might make the tusk, whiskered, somewhat dopey and pleasingly rotund character a star.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025
All of this bounty was contained in a tortilla that is pleasingly plump without being structurally compromised.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
The screens were also used for some more pleasingly abstract purposes, like opening up a central window at the start of the first song to show Danielle singing and strumming in isolation, and then opening similar digital windows on either side for Alana and Este.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
While pleasingly lightweight, the tube itself feels sturdy, too.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Holly J. Morris, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
The plot gets pleasingly messy despite starring a leading lady who was quite literally constructed to tidy up.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
VanTuyle wound up doing the walrus voice for the final version of the movie, which just might make the tusk, whiskered, somewhat dopey and pleasingly rotund character a star.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025
All of this bounty was contained in a tortilla that is pleasingly plump without being structurally compromised.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
The screens were also used for some more pleasingly abstract purposes, like opening up a central window at the start of the first song to show Danielle singing and strumming in isolation, and then opening similar digital windows on either side for Alana and Este.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
While pleasingly lightweight, the tube itself feels sturdy, too.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasingly
Adverb
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Brunch is especially worth planning for, and the cocktail selection complements the menu nicely.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The exterior has a delicate, crisp shell that contrasts nicely with the gorgeously fluffy, gooey interior.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Every room is understated and done in grays, white marbles, and earth tones—plus splashes of blue representing Lake Michigan—and comes with one of four types of soaking tubs, all deliciously inviting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a rule, examining Polish posters of this ilk, and trying to guess which films are being publicized, is a deliciously difficult sport.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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For a delightfully wacky and wild pick, try Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria, a loose remake of Dario Argento’s 1977 Italian horror film of the same name.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Of course, there are classic cocktails, and draft and bottled beers, along with upscale non-alcoholic cocktails and delightfully tart lemonade drinks.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Rachel Sennott enjoyably cameos as a version of herself who’s a Charli frenemy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The last one is difficult, considering Miami isn’t a great-shooting team.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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The retailer makes some of the best elevated basics out there—think great-fitting T-shirts, comfortable pants, and chic accessories that don’t feel trendy or disposable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The National Weather Service Sacramento expects cold overnight temperatures early Saturday as well.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The galaxies that are so familiar and ubiquitous in our Universe today will die, at least in a sense, as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Farina is a finely ground wheat product made from the endosperm of the wheat kernel, which is primarily composed of starch.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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The crunch of the pecans and the bacon are the sound of the perfect dish, but the broccoli will also contribute to this delight—fresh and finely chopped, this vegetable brings a light flavor and a beautiful texture to the dish.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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About 50 miles outside of Manhattan and abutting the pleasantly low-key Rockrimmon Country Club, the epic 270-acre Stamford spread spans 18 tax parcels that straddle the border between New York and Connecticut with about 95 acres in the Constitution State and 173 acres in the Empire State.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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And following reports last week showing inflation and unemployment declining again, these borrowers may be pleasantly surprised at how low their current mortgage interest rate offers are now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Pleasingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasingly. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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