- present participle of please.
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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"We managed to to shuffle things around really calmly, with good leadership from the people on the pitch, and it was really pleasing to get through that adversity."
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
It might also support the whole pleasing vibe producers seem to be going for with this hosting choice.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Herbert and the starting offense, though, made sure they left something pleasing on film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Beautifully shot and sonically pleasing are its biggest pluses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Everything had a different smell, some pleasing, others not.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
