pleasing
Americanadjective
adjective
Usage
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.
Other Word Forms
- half-pleasing adjective
- pleasingly adverb
- pleasingness noun
- self-pleasing adjective
- unpleasing adjective
Etymology
Origin of pleasing
First recorded in 1350–1400, pleasing is from the Middle English word plesing. See please, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Well, there was nothing aesthetically pleasing about this latest triumph.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Mr. Soderbergh’s indie efforts, such as this one, carry a pleasing respect for the dynamism of the multiplex.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Ultimately, the onus is on you to ensure that the space is as comfortable and pleasing as possible, and that it matches the images in your listing.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Many good coffee cake recipes lean on sour cream, which lends a pleasing density and richness to the batter.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
When he was done he felt a pleasing lightness in the air around him which slipped silkily over his skin and through his nostrils.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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