Meaning & Definition of word "Pleasing"
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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.