pleasing

adjective

pleas·​ing ˈplē-ziŋ How to pronounce pleasing (audio)
: giving pleasure : agreeable
the sun's pleasing warmth
pleasingly adverb
pleasingness noun

Examples of pleasing in a Sentence

He wanted his kitchen to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. pleasing music in the background
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This is an excellent way to incorporate more texture and character into your kitchen organization that's pleasing to the eye. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025 Gerry’s option to buy the Sportatorium is conditional on his making the behemoth pleasing to the eye, improving the appearance of the building, the parking lot and the landscaping, Hollander said. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025 These eight options from Wayfair offer plenty of storage plus the aesthetically pleasing look of furniture that won’t clash with your decor. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025 Because fashion shouldn’t be just aesthetically pleasing, but also functional and comfortable. René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pleasing

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pleasing was in the 14th century

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“Pleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleasing. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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pleasing

adjective
pleas·​ing
ˈplē-ziŋ
: giving pleasure : agreeable
pleasingly adverb

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