Meaning & Definition of word "Pleasing"

Pleasing

/ˈpliː.zɪŋ/

adjective:

  • 1. Giving a sense of satisfaction or enjoyment.
    • Example: The artist's work is always pleasing to the eye.
  • 2. Agreeable or satisfying in nature.
    • Example: The pleasing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
  • 3. Delightful or charming.
    • Example: The garden has a pleasing arrangement of flowers and plants.
  • 4. Conforming to the wishes or desires of others.
    • Example: Her pleasing demeanor made everyone feel comfortable.

Etymology

Originating from the verb ‘please’, from Old French 'plaisir' meaning 'to please'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pleasing to the eye:

Visually attractive or appealing.

pleasing personality:

A likable and agreeable character.

pleasing experience:

An enjoyable or satisfying event.

Related Words

please:

To give pleasure to someone.

pleasure:

A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.

pleasurable:

Causing pleasure; enjoyable.

Slang Meanings of pleasing

Meaning: Cool or awesome in an appealing way.

Example Sentence: That new café is really pleasing!

Meaning: Nice or enjoyable; often used to describe experiences.

Example Sentence: The concert was totally pleasing, everyone had a great time.