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pleasing

adjective
pleas·​ing | \ ˈplē-ziŋ 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

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First Known Use of pleasing

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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More Definitions for pleasing

pleasing

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of pleasing

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

pleasing

adjective
pleas·​ing | \ ˈplē-ziŋ\

Kids Definition of pleasing

: giving pleasure : agreeable

Other Words from pleasing

pleasingly adverb

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