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.
“It is particularly pleasing to be achieving these results despite an unusually volatile operating environment, including macroeconomic uncertainty and tariffs,” Chief Executive Brian Duffy said.
"First of all, it was pleasing to see him on the pitch last week," said Slot.
From BBC
We can play better and that's probably the most pleasing thing.
From Barron's
But this win, given his physical condition, will be just as pleasing.
From BBC
"Police officers should not face losing their liberty or livelihoods for doing the job that society expects of them and it has been pleasing to see government acknowledgment of this."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
