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adjective

ˈplē-ziŋ How to pronounce pleasing (audio)
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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
The dog-friendly property is an aesthetically pleasing and very relaxed place to stay, with bright, airy interiors, fire pits, an oceanfront lawn, heated pool, hot tubs and more. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 22 July 2026 And all signs point to a pleasing stabilization of the population in this region of southern Queensland. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Verb
Long-haul business-class menus are expansive, with a mix of unique Fijian dishes and crowd-pleasing standards. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 Use up the last of those fresh summer peaches on this crowd-pleasing fruit cobbler recipe that only calls for six ingredients. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleasing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing
  1. pleasant
  2. satisfying
  3. wanting
  4. enjoyable
  5. delighting
  6. wishing
  7. delightful
  8. warming
Adjective
  • The café-bar is a pleasant enough hangout with slate-gray walls punched with color, shelves of artsy souvenirs, and design magazines worth browsing, but the surrounding streets are stacked with great dining options.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Now diners can savor the nuances of masa from all over Mexico – Oaxaca, Tlaxcala, Yucatan, Campeche – either indoors or in the pleasant, outdoor parklet.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of pleasant
Verb
  • Dessert is a simple but satisfying vanilla or chocolate soft serve (or a swirl).
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • It couldn't be determined whether the firm was satisfying its margin calls through the sales.
    — David Faber, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • Visitors Are Still Welcome The tension between wanting to benefit from the eclipse and safety is obvious.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Hotel Valverde is a great option for anyone wanting a hospitable, residential-like stay near the action.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of wanting
Adjective
  • Overall, the experience was most enjoyable, and the views surprisingly good.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Investing in breathable, water-repellent, and sun-protective clothing can make all the difference between an enjoyable hike and a challenging one.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of enjoyable
Verb
  • Last week, an F/A-18 Super Hornet from the Blue Angels, the Navy’s flight-demonstration team, zoomed dangerously low along the Florida coast, stirring up sand and umbrellas, startling some beachgoers—and, it must be said, delighting many others.
    — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
  • Buzz Lightyear and Woody have been delighting families for three decades.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of delighting
Verb
  • For those wishing to hold onto summer just a bit longer, go brighter with shades of sunset orange, creamy nude, and metallic.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
  • There isn’t a team in any sport on any level on the planet that isn’t wishing to improve.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of wishing
Adjective
  • For more than 36 years, the MX-5 Miata has stood as a delightful contradiction in the automotive world.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • It’s also especially suited for children, with one bedroom featuring bunk beds, a delightful rock-climbing wall, a play loft, and a surplus of toys.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
Definition of delightful
Verb
  • In Kuwait, for example, summer nights are warming faster than summer days, cutting the overnight cooling period that people and infrastructure need to function.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
  • Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent, warming at more than twice the global average, according to the European Union’s Copernicus climate service.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Definition of warming

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