Pleasing

/ˈpliː.zɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Giving a sense of satisfaction or enjoyment.
The artist's work is always pleasing to the eye.
Agreeable or satisfying in nature.
The pleasing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
Delightful or charming.
The garden has a pleasing arrangement of flowers and plants.
Conforming to the wishes or desires of others.
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.

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Slang Meanings

Cool or awesome in an appealing way.
That new café is really pleasing!
Nice or enjoyable; often used to describe experiences.
The concert was totally pleasing, everyone had a great time.