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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He has experience with the tensions between prioritizing creative talent and pleasing Wall Street, and is now chairman of the Alex Mill clothing brand his son founded.
In fact, they immediately set themselves on the task of pleasing Carol and those like her, along with solving the riddle of their immunity, so they can absorb the stragglers into their joy amoeba.
From Salon
Now it’s time for more cars, which is pleasing investors.
From Barron's
Viewing from here, I’d call it a pleasing, funny show, easy to invest in and a reminder that you can’t judge a show by its ratings.
From Los Angeles Times
"Having that many scrums wasn't pleasing on the neck, but they are a quality side with a quality pack," he said.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
