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Pleasingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleasingly

 

[ ˈpliːzɪŋli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a pleasing manner

In a way that gives pleasure or satisfaction; in an enjoyable or attractive manner.

Synonyms

attractively, delightfully, enjoyably, pleasantly, satisfyingly

Examples of usage

  • The music played pleasingly in the background.
  • She smiled pleasingly at her guests.
  • The colors of the painting blended pleasingly.
  • The dish was cooked pleasingly, with just the right amount of seasoning.
  • The garden was arranged pleasingly, with a variety of flowers and plants.
Context #2 | Adjective

causing pleasure

Giving a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction; pleasant or enjoyable.

Synonyms

agreeable, enjoyable, gratifying, pleasurable, satisfying

Examples of usage

  • Her pleasingly soft voice was soothing to listen to.
  • The room had a pleasingly warm atmosphere.
  • The painting had a pleasingly simple composition.
  • The dish had a pleasingly rich flavor.
  • The garden had a pleasingly symmetrical layout.

Translations

Translations of the word "pleasingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agradavelmente

🇮🇳 प्रसन्नतापूर्वक

🇩🇪 angenehm

🇮🇩 dengan menyenangkan

🇺🇦 приємно

🇵🇱 przyjemnie

🇯🇵 心地よく (kokochiyoku)

🇫🇷 agréablement

🇪🇸 agradablemente

🇹🇷 hoş bir şekilde

🇰🇷 기분 좋게

🇸🇦 بشكل ممتع

🇨🇿 příjemně

🇸🇰 príjemne

🇨🇳 愉快地 (yúkuài de)

🇸🇮 prijetno

🇮🇸 ánægjulega

🇰🇿 жақсы

🇬🇪 სასიამოვნოდ (sasiamovno)

🇦🇿 xoşagələn şəkildə

🇲🇽 agradablemente

Etymology

The word 'pleasingly' is derived from the verb 'please' with the suffix '-ly' added to form an adverb. The concept of pleasing others or oneself has been a fundamental part of human interaction and emotional well-being throughout history. The ability to bring pleasure or satisfaction to others is often valued in social relationships and personal interactions.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,087 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.