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Definition of pleasing

pleasing

/ˈpliːzɪŋ/
pleas · ing

Adverb:pleasingly
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1

Giving a feeling of satisfaction, enjoyment, or aesthetic delight; agreeable to the mind or senses.

Example

"The newly renovated gallery features a pleasing arrangement of natural light and open space."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as the present participle of 'please', which derives via Old French 'plaisir' from Latin 'placere', meaning 'to be acceptable or agreeable'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pleasing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pleasing
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