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

“Call me old fashioned, but I think that companies should make their money by pleasing their customers and not by using government to take money that families have earned.”

From Los Angeles Times

Once on the mound, Sasaki delivered a performance that was aesthetically pleasing as it was effective.

From Los Angeles Times

But now their own existence is uncertain in the hands of media conglomerates intent on pleasing a wannabe dictator.

From Salon

Mitchell made 13 changes to his starting team and the seamless transition between the two squads will be pleasing to the England head coach.

From BBC

The neat dovetailing of Tatyana Heard and Megan Jones – a centre partnership that combines power, pace and nous – will have been particularly pleasing.

From BBC

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.