pleasing

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adjective

pleas·​ing ˈplē-ziŋ How to pronounce pleasing (audio)
Synonyms of pleasingnext
: giving pleasure : agreeable
the sun's pleasing warmth
pleasingly adverb
pleasingness noun

pleasing

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present participle of please entry 1

pleasingness

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noun

pleas·​ing·​ness
plural -es
: the quality or state of being pleasing
the liveliness and pleasingness of dark eyes—T. N. Carver

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Adjective He wanted his kitchen to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. pleasing music in the background
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In the workplace, RSD manifests as perfectionism, people-pleasing, overcommitting, or catastrophic thinking when messages are ambiguous. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 These three nesting baskets are made from durable water hyacinth wicker that’s aesthetically pleasing and more importantly, long lasting. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026 Stepping into unknown territory can feel especially pleasing today. — Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleasing

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Sep. 2026.

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pleasing

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