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adj

pleasing

PLEE-zihng
adj
1
Enjoyable or satisfying to experience.
"The garden had a pleasing symmetry to it."
"Her voice has a pleasing warmth."

How to Use Pleasing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that gives enjoyment or satisfaction just by looking at, hearing, or experiencing it.

Common pairings
pleasing to the eye aesthetically pleasing

Word Forms

more pleasing comparative, pleasings plural, most pleasing superlative

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Etymology

From please + -ing.

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