pleasing
/'pli:ziɳ/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Giving pleasure and satisfaction: Describes something that causes a feeling of enjoyment, contentment, or approval.
- Agreeable in manner or appearance: Describes a person, behavior, or appearance that is pleasant and likable.
Noun:
- The act of one who pleases: The action or process of giving pleasure or satisfaction to someone.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- The garden presented a pleasing view of colorful flowers.
- She has a very pleasing personality and is easy to talk to.
- We received pleasing news about the project's success.
Noun:
- His constant pleasing of the audience made him a popular speaker. (This usage is less common and more formal.)
Advanced Usage
- "to find something pleasing": To consider something agreeable or satisfying.
- I find the simplicity of the design very pleasing.
- "pleasing to the eye/ear": Aesthetically or audibly attractive.
- The symphony was pleasing to the ear.
Variants and Related Words
- Please (verb): To give satisfaction or pleasure; to make someone happy.
- He tries to please his customers.
- Pleasurable (adjective): Capable of causing pleasure; enjoyable.
- We had a pleasurable evening.
- Pleasantly (adverb): In a pleasing manner.
- She smiled pleasantly.
Synonyms
- Agreeable: Pleasant to the mind or senses.
- Enjoyable: Giving delight or pleasure.
- Gratifying: Giving pleasure or satisfaction.
- Charming: Very pleasant or attractive.
Antonyms
- Displeasing: Causing annoyance or dissatisfaction.
- Unpleasant: Not pleasant or agreeable.
- Offensive: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
Related Phrases
- Pleasing to the palate: Tasting good; delicious.
- The chef's special sauce was pleasing to the palate.
- Aesthetically pleasing: Beautiful or attractive in appearance.
- The architect aimed for a design that was aesthetically pleasing.
Adjective
- giving pleasure and satisfaction
- a pleasing piece of news
- pleasing in manner and appearance
Noun
- the act of one who pleases