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pleasing

adjective
pleas·​ing | \ ˈplÄ“-ziÅ‹ How to pronounce pleasing (audio) \

Definition of pleasing

: giving pleasure : agreeable the sun's pleasing warmth

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Other Words from pleasing

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

In these sprawling but welcoming communities, readers have found one another, banding together in a global, aesthetically pleasing book club that's open for discussion 24/7. Dallas News, "Bookstagrammers and BookTubers changing the way people read," 26 Aug. 2019 In these sprawling but welcoming communities, readers have found one another, banding together in a global, aesthetically pleasing book club that’s open for discussion 24/7. Angela Haupt, Washington Post, "The Bookstagrammers and BookTubers changing the way we read," 6 Aug. 2019 Anything with a lot of variation or break in sound will usually produce something aesthetically pleasing. Katie Bain, Billboard, "With Waveform Prints, You Can Hang Your Favorite Song On the Wall," 30 July 2019 Windows were heavy, as were aesthetically pleasing contoured bodies that would hide the mechanical workings of the ship beneath. Alex Hollings, Popular Mechanics, "The Art of the Return Trip: How NASA Got Apollo 11 Home," 24 July 2019 The platform is a collation of personalized happiness—a place filled with wedding cake and street fashion, expertly styled living rooms, and tips for taking care of your plants—all organized into an aesthetically pleasing grid of images. Arielle Pardes, WIRED, "Feeling Stressed Out? Pinterest Wants to Help," 22 July 2019 Minnesota got many of its shots via impeccable, rapid ball movement that lends itself to aesthetically pleasing basketball and, more importantly, open looks. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, "Ryan Saunders: Summer League success showed what Timberwolves ‘want to build moving forward’," 16 July 2019 Her images of the last days of a Kodak factory in Chalon-sur-Saône, France, transform the process of manufacturing motion-picture film into a magical and aesthetically pleasing experience. Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com, "On the mat, on film, on his way, on the road," 5 July 2018 As a contestant on MasterChef Season 6, Vasavada demonstrated her craft with a crowd-pleasing collection of Indian-inspired dishes, usually with a twist. Dallas News, "3 Indian sweets with a twist from our favorite new cookbook 'Milk & Cardamom'," 12 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of pleasing

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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pleasing

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of pleasing

: good in a way that gives pleasure or enjoyment : attractive or appealing

pleasing

adjective
pleas·​ing | \ ˈplÄ“-ziÅ‹\

Kids Definition of pleasing

: giving pleasure : agreeable

Other Words from pleasing

pleasingly adverb

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