PLEASING Synonyms: 238 Similar and Opposite Words

pleasing 1 of 2

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

For an aesthetically pleasing addition to your kitchen, this coffee percolator comes in four bold finishes. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Set in a small Indian town, Babita Singh Reporting follows suspended police officer Babita, known as Baby (Sajayan), a people-pleasing cop who has spent much of her life putting others first. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026

Verb

Nostalgic without being at all reactionary, Mitchell’s riotously crowd-pleasing blockbuster takes both of Greg and Denise’s conflicting wishes to heart. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 Former Angels executives, however, can recite chapter and verse the difficulty of pleasing Moreno. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleasing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasing

Adjective

But a pleasant, elegant note does not match the intimacy—the intentionality—of speaking.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
Only Ann Patchett could write such a pleasant, amiable novel about death, and only a horse could serve as her essential metaphor for peaceful salvation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleasant

Verb

This might be Anaheim’s last, best chance at satisfying those objectives.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
As governments, regulators and enterprises continue to raise expectations around software accountability, the objective shouldn't simply be identifying more vulnerabilities or satisfying more requirements.

— Aaron Mitchell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of satisfying

Verb

The news about Guimaraes wanting to leave was followed almost immediately by Johan Manzambi, Newcastle’s top target across all positions, opting for Aston Villa at the final moment.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
As his memories begin to fade, he's left in a panic, not wanting to lose everything.

— Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of wanting

Adjective

As Pierre looks back on filming, one of the most enjoyable parts of the episode was getting to work with the child actors, including Jayce Eiland and Cairo Cash Lee, who play the younger versions of John.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Whatever the intent, the end result is a perversely enjoyable bit of schlock.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoyable

Verb

Remmick, Jimmy Crystal and Larry Lamb share an unrelenting desire to entertain, whether performing music outside a juke joint, indulging amusement with graphic violence or delighting the British reading public with scandal and drama.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The developers masterfully introduce these wrinkles in each world, giving players a chance to master them, while also delighting players with amazing levels, where Emi faces the unexpected.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of delighting

Verb

In fact, many of the flats that follow bring all the polish of your favorite heels—without leaving you wishing you’d worn them instead.

— Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026
Over the years, the couple filled the box with slips of paper wishing to have healthy, successful kids, Reddington said as Lindsay Clancy wiped away tears.

— Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of wishing

Adjective

The delightful bonus is how the triangular craft sits nicely in a corner.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
In place of analysis, The Surrealist Menagerie provides a panoply of alternately delightful and disturbing creatures, generating unexpected pairings through its focus on the animal.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of delightful

Verb

Such plans are contrary to Indonesia’s promises to cut its use of coal, the most heavily polluting major fossil fuel and a significant source of planet-warming emissions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
This includes campfires, warming fires and charcoal barbecues, the park said, directing visitors to its Fire Information webpage.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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