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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At a 35% discount, this is a can't-miss kind of deal for such an aesthetically pleasing smart home hub in orb form. John Mihaly, PCMAG, 15 Feb. 2025 Fruit not outwardly aesthetically pleasing — misshapen or greenish — is removed by hand and sold elsewhere to become juice. Jack Randall, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 Training the upper and lower body creates a balanced, aesthetically pleasing figure while improving strength and posture. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025 Saunders can turn everyday wear into coveted and aesthetically pleasing items—the FW25 line is a significant example of this notion. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Jan. 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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pleasing

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

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