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adjective

ˈplē-ziŋ How to pronounce pleasing (audio)
Definition of pleasingnext
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses pleasing music in the background

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pleasing

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verb

present participle of please
1
as in satisfying
to give satisfaction to fresh flowers please me greatly

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2
as in wanting
to see fit clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise

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Recent Examples of pleasing
Adjective
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
Verb
Mary, more of a flight person, becomes overly nice and tries to convince by pleasing. — Hylke Faber, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Making a promising arrival was Redwood, the new musical starring Idina Menzel, the crowd-pleasing original star of Wicked and Rent. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pleasing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
  1. pleasant
  2. satisfying
  3. delightful
  4. warming
  5. choosing
  6. nice
  7. feasting
  8. delicious
Adjective
  • Exploring ancient hot spots like Delphi, ancient Epidaurus, and Olympia on foot is much more pleasant in spring temperatures averaging from the 60s to the high 70s.
    — Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Some images are pleasant, while others are painful and heart-wrenching to produce.
    — The Pham, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of pleasant
Verb
  • The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.
    — David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Together, these winter squash varieties can be turned into a variety of flavorful, satisfying dishes.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of satisfying
Adjective
  • Here are a few delightful spring activities to try in the next few weeks, from spotting migrant birds in your backyard to building your own container garden.
    — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The latter, served in an ample square, is delightful with a post-meal coffee.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of delightful
Verb
  • Even entry-level veranda suites feel spacious and offer amenities like walk-in closets, warming cupboards for wet suits or polar attire, and personalized bars.
    — Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • A number of warming shelters will be open during the day, and Baltimore residents seeking shelter overnight can contact the city’s shelter hotline at 443-984-9540 to get connected.
    — Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of warming
Verb
  • After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.
    — Nick Miller, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • These improvements came from choosing the right ERP, working with experienced implementers and using an agile approach during implementation.
    — Dmitriy Stepanov, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of choosing
Adjective
  • After spending the last two seasons together at the University of Minnesota, it’s been nice having each other to lean on — and to geek out with.
    — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • There’s a place downtown called Soul Classics that’s really nice, like street-wear stuff.
    — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of nice
Verb
  • Especially as the townspeople, including a local bishop, start feasting on him.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The ranch is plagued with destructive wild hogs, so panthers do the state a favor by feasting on the invasive pests.
    — Mark Price, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
Definition of feasting
Adjective
  • Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Mix up your weeknight menu with this delicious copycat chicken recipe.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch, fabulous raffle and listen to New York TImes bestselling author Sarah Penner discuss her new book The Amalfi Curse.Visit www.libraryguildrsf.org or call 858-756-4780 to register.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of delicious

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