Pleasing: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleasing

 

[ หˆpliหzษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

describing

Giving pleasure or satisfaction; enjoyable or attractive.

Synonyms

attractive, delightful, enjoyable, gratifying, satisfying

Examples of usage

  • The music had a pleasing melody.
  • She received a pleasing compliment on her artwork.
  • The garden was a pleasing sight with its colorful flowers.
  • His pleasing personality made him popular among his peers.
  • The meal was pleasing to the taste buds.
Context #2 | Verb

describing

Giving pleasure or enjoyment; agreeable.

Synonyms

contenting, delighting, gladdening, gratifying, satisfying

Examples of usage

  • The new painting style is pleasing to the eye.
  • Her performance was pleasing to the audience.
  • The aroma of the freshly baked bread was pleasing.
  • The decision was pleasing to everyone involved.
  • The outcome of the project was pleasing to the clients.

Translations

Translations of the word "pleasing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agradรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค–เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช angenehm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyenangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั”ะผะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyjemny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟƒๅœฐใ‚ˆใ„ (kokochiyoi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agrรฉable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agradable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hoลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ถ„ ์ข‹์€ (gibun joeun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญjemnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญjemnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปคไบบๆ„‰ๅฟซ็š„ (lรฌng rรฉn yรบkuร i de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijeten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกnรฆgjulegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา›ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xoลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agradable

Etymology

The word 'pleasing' originated from the Middle English word 'plesen,' which means 'to please.' It has been used since the 14th century to describe something that gives pleasure or satisfaction. The concept of pleasing others has been valued in various cultures throughout history, often associated with creating harmony and happiness. Today, 'pleasing' remains a commonly used adjective to express enjoyment or attractiveness.

See also: displease, displeased, displeasedly, displeasing, displeasingness, pleasant, pleased, pleasingly, unpleased, unpleasingly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,374 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.