PLEASING Synonyms: 238 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈplē-ziŋ

Definition of pleasing

as in pleasant

giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses pleasing music in the background

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pleasing

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verb

present participle of please

as in satisfying

to give satisfaction to fresh flowers please me greatly

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as in wanting

to see fit clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise

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Recent Examples of pleasing

Adjective

The next round was on the latecomer; a wild ale by the name of Arietta, from Fox Farm Brewery, floral and largely flat, had a pleasing barnyard funk. — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026 As yet, these machines are not graceful, elegant or aesthetically pleasing. — Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

When fully mature in its approximate 6-year lifespan, the bird’s plumage becomes an intriguing, eye-pleasing mixture of metallic blues, reds, greens and purples. — Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2026 Investor-pleasing language can substitute for a distinctive customer system. — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleasing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing

Adjective

The chicken’s accompaniment of roasted and pickled vegetables provided a light, pleasant contrast to the meat.

— Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Being a cordial person, Larry wished his new boss a pleasant evening.

— Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleasant

Verb

The documentary condemns The Swan for manufacturing reality, while offering its own more morally satisfying reality.

— Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
Adding Protein The healthy fats and fiber in avocado toast are satisfying and can help keep you feeling full.

— Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of satisfying

Verb

The drawings were extraordinary, but the text — while unsurprisingly playful — was also tropey and wanting, and the wanting came in waves.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2026
With 39% of Gen Z wanting human support if something goes wrong, brands that quietly thinned call centers during the chatbot buildout will face measurable churn.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of wanting

Adjective

This year, more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries were judged in one of the most enjoyable photo competitions on the calendar.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful—don't expect any pretense here, just genuine (and enjoyable) engagement.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoyable

Verb

Tse Yang was the finest Chinese restaurant to open in Madrid, and its crispy Peking Duck has been delighting locals for years.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Here, misfits are welcome, and bric-a-brac is part of the appeal; the wonderfully bizarre name and devil-may-care attitude have been confusing (and delighting) first-timers for more than 70 years.

— Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of delighting

Verb

But people getting along is rarely as simple as wishing it, and the truth remains that Harry and his brother Prince William are still feuding.

— StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026
Please join me in wishing Tony and Dara the very best in their next chapter.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of wishing

Adjective

Our server was absolutely delightful — friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, specials, and drinks.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Executive Chef Carlos Segura collaborated with every other chef working in the resort to create a delightful tasting menu of all their favorite dishes from their grandmas growing up.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of delightful

Verb

And warming temperatures are hindering their ability to perform essential functions.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
El Niño and warming ocean waters are helping fuel the activity, while an exceptionally strong El Niño could bring more coastal erosion, flooding and damage this winter — especially during high tides.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of warming

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