pleasing

[plee-zing]

adjective

1. giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying.

   a pleasing performance.

   Synonyms: engaging, delightful, charming, pleasant

pleasing

/ ˈpliːzɪŋ /

adjective

1. giving pleasure; likable or gratifying

Other Word Forms

• pleasingly adverb
• pleasingness noun
• half-pleasing adjective
• self-pleasing adjective
• unpleasing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleasing¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, pleasing is from the Middle English word plesing. See please, -ing ²

Example Sentences

"Having that many scrums wasn't pleasing on the neck, but they are a quality side with a quality pack," he said.

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The final scenes race to a shuddery climax vividly crafted by Mr. Chu, who concludes with some suitably wonderful imagery and a pleasing reference to the signature poster art of the Broadway version.

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She felt a twinge of embarrassment about the “handsome,” but she had run out of H’s and, frankly, she did find Simon pleasing to look at.

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It is a truly spectacular variety that can easily grow six feet tall, with arching, attractively shaped fronds and spore-bearing stalks that turn a pleasing shade of brown when fully mature.

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But perhaps most pleasing for Farrell was Ireland bookending the game with two impressive spells.

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Related Words

• agreeable 
• amusing 
• attractive 
• charming 
• delicious 
• delightful 
• engaging 
• enjoyable 
• entertaining 
• favorable 
• gratifying 
• likable 
• palatable 
• pleasant 
• pleasurable 
• satisfactory 
• satisfying www.thesaurus.com
• sweet 

When To Use

What are other ways to say pleasing?

Something that is pleasing gives pleasure or is agreeable. But calling something pleasing isn’t quite the same as calling it gratifying or interesting. Find out why on Thesaurus.com.