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

• pleasingness noun
• pleasingly adverb
• 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

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

Brighton are always pleasing on the eye and will not take a backwards step under Hurzeler.

From BBC

"In both games we created a lot of chances and scored seven goals. That's very pleasing to see," said boss Slot.

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.