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
Recent Examples on the Web Neutral walls and other surfaces are not part of the analogous color scheme, but should provide a pleasing backdrop. Shelby Deering, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024 These are basically white-noise machines that provide various pleasing sounds that also mask or absorb any distracting sounds that can make sleep tough. Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024 That complex has successfully killed career and technical education (CTE), which values skills other than taking tests, writing essays, and pleasing teachers. Ryan Craig, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 The harmonious nature of the Lange 1 really stems from the golden ratio, which defines the rule of thirds, which graphic artists use to compose pleasing pictures, and which Lange used to compose the dial of the Lange 1 watch. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pleasing 

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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 4 Nov. 2024.

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pleasing

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

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