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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Forget the quibbles about not being pleasing on the eye or too many set-pieces.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The concept of packing aesthetically pleasing snacks in a container isn’t new.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Creators pose before aesthetically pleasing backdrops for brand partnerships.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
It adds that a recent—and long-awaited—refinancing was pleasing to see, lowering the miner’s cost of debt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
And there's no guaranteeing they'll be so pleasing to the eye.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
