PLEASINGNESS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

pleasingness

noun

Definition of pleasingness

as in darlingness

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Noun

But what Vaseline wanted was cultural relevance and desirability, particularly among Gen Z, to drive growth and broaden its appeal.

— Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
The world’s leading luxury houses have built their desirability over generations by combining these qualities with an increasingly sophisticated understanding of service and the client experience.

— Anna Vladimirova, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of desirability

Noun

It was seasoned generously (served with a lime for a little sweetness), packed with flavor and was the perfect size to balance the behemoth empanada.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Patchouli, incense, and sandalwood add a darker, woodsy depth, while red fruits bring a touch of sweetness.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of sweetness

Noun

Your excessive agreeableness may also be interpreted by decision-makers as lacking conviction, preventing you from getting promoted.

— Melody Wilding, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
The Big Five traits are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026

Definition of agreeableness

Noun

The balance between efficiency and pleasantness in doing business seems extremely hard to achieve.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
And by relying on participants’ subjective ratings of hunger and pleasantness, the study can only infer what might be happening psychologically or biologically, Fredericson added.

— Cathy Nelson, Health, 20 July 2026

Definition of pleasantness

Noun

But good fiction requires novelists to step beyond niceness and toward some richer mix of curiosity and compassion.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Some might argue that the film’s niceness, its poignant vibe of celebration and gratitude, is a tellingly apt fit for the band’s music, which was sometimes as mocked for its Top 40-friendly, Britpop neatness as it was beloved by others.

— Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of niceness

Noun

Each scene is about secrets, hypocrisy or some form of seduction.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
In the darkness of Recife’s mangroves, a young man’s search for desire leads him into a world where seduction and violence become impossible to escape.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of seduction

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