pleasing
Usage
Something that is pleasing engages the mind favorably: a pleasing account of the wedding. Something that is interesting occupies the mind with no connotation of pleasure or displeasure: an interesting account of a battle. Something that is gratifying fulfills expectations, requirements, etc.: a gratifying account of his whereabouts; a book gratifying in its detail.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Soderbergh’s indie efforts, such as this one, carry a pleasing respect for the dynamism of the multiplex.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Ultimately, the onus is on you to ensure that the space is as comfortable and pleasing as possible, and that it matches the images in your listing.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Many good coffee cake recipes lean on sour cream, which lends a pleasing density and richness to the batter.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Not to contradict the title of your special, but I screened “None Too Pleased,” and it’s super pleasing and so funny.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Had Elizabeth’s opinion been all drawn from her own family, she could not have formed a very pleasing opinion of conjugal felicity or domestic comfort.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
