- present participle of please.
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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"For us to have come through this series in the manner we have done, the way we've gone about our cricket, and gone about things has been really pleasing."
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
It might also support the whole pleasing vibe producers seem to be going for with this hosting choice.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
It is pleasing in its simplicity, but it also comes with lots of risk, especially if reality doesn’t line up with your calculations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Herbert and the starting offense, though, made sure they left something pleasing on film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
“How very pleasing and proper of him!” cried the good-hearted Mrs. John Knightley.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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