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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"There is a lot of cricket around and lots of really exciting things happening in and around cricket in Namibia, which gives the boys a lot of pleasing things to play for."
From Barron's
"For I have no family, no loved ones. I work alone with wood day in, day out and find it pleasing. I believe only what I see with my own eyes. I will lead."
From Literature
“Here we are,” she said, like she was telling me something pleasing.
From Literature
"We made a pleasing start to the Championship, but we understand that we must continue to raise our standards."
From Barron's
Gyokeres' style of play is not the most pleasing on the eye but can be effective.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
