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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The concept of packing aesthetically pleasing snacks in a container isn’t new.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
She bought a special recipe book to make her own organic baby food and stocked the nursery with aesthetically pleasing, developmentally appropriate books and building blocks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Creators pose before aesthetically pleasing backdrops for brand partnerships.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
Well, there was nothing aesthetically pleasing about this latest triumph.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
“She’s trying to be true to herself instead of pleasing other people all the time,” she said.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
