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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Katz is a term for anything enjoyable, fun or pleasing. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024 Jake Davies, artistically known as Artifact, carves out his place in the EDM community with sonically pleasing, bass-heavy pieces that EDM enjoyers can’t ignore. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 30 Oct. 2024 The dial is also in great condition, showing light signs of age in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 For Gentz personally, being stocked at Liberty’s in London was a particularly pleasing achievement. Cathrin Schaer, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024 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 29 Nov. 2024.

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pleasing

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

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