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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A pleasing end to a slightly surreal day.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Mr. Carney steers things back in a more pleasing direction in the end, but for a light comedy, “Power Ballad” contains far too much perplexed agony.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Mom and Dad are also available to write up a pleasing ending if the Knights pull off the upset.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Jones’ film is a palatable, pleasing story of tenacity in the face of marginalization.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
Laila loved running her finger over Aziza’s pleasing, soft skin, over the dimpled knuckles, the folds of fat at her elbows.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
