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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 next round was on the latecomer; a wild ale by the name of Arietta, from Fox Farm Brewery, floral and largely flat, had a pleasing barnyard funk. — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026 As yet, these machines are not graceful, elegant or aesthetically pleasing. — Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
When fully mature in its approximate 6-year lifespan, the bird’s plumage becomes an intriguing, eye-pleasing mixture of metallic blues, reds, greens and purples. — Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2026 Investor-pleasing language can substitute for a distinctive customer system. — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 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
  • Brisbane 2032 vice president Tim Mander and chief marketing officer Brent Hill told the weekend news conference the accidental release was a pleasant surprise.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And the owners’ taste, in this case, is pleasant and broadly appealing, complimenting the home’s high ceilings and historic features.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Verb
  • The documentary condemns The Swan for manufacturing reality, while offering its own more morally satisfying reality.
    — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Adding Protein The healthy fats and fiber in avocado toast are satisfying and can help keep you feeling full.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • There are committee members who are protecting their turf, not wanting to offend the powers that be.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
  • For years, Democratic candidates were terrified of being accused of wanting to raise taxes.
    — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of wanting
Adjective
  • But Dunnigan’s pick-six late in the game — combined with the win — made this an enjoyable and successful night for the freshman from Kansas.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Later, Mars trines Neptune in your 5th House and brings your adventurous energy somewhere much more enjoyable.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoyable
Verb
  • Tse Yang was the finest Chinese restaurant to open in Madrid, and its crispy Peking Duck has been delighting locals for years.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Here, misfits are welcome, and bric-a-brac is part of the appeal; the wonderfully bizarre name and devil-may-care attitude have been confusing (and delighting) first-timers for more than 70 years.
    — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of delighting
Verb
  • But the pitching staff needs more than a tweak — more than hoping and wishing some internal candidates take the opportunity and run with it.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Probably recordings of them complimenting one another and wishing each other a happy birthday and offering brotherly advice.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of wishing
Adjective
  • The delightful casting choices were made by the brand’s Creative Director, Miuccia Prada, who has always seemed to pride herself on taking a direction least expected.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Grapes for this delightful white are grown in ocean floor sedimentary soils that contain quartz crystals.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of delightful
Verb
  • Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency ceded some of its climate authority by repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas.
    — LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Many people are familiar with the El Niño phenomenon of warming surface temperatures across the Pacific Ocean.
    — Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of warming

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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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