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pleasing

/ˈplizɪŋ/noun, adjective2 syllables

Pleasing means: giving pleasure and satisfaction.

Synonyms for pleasing19

adjective, as in giving pleasure and satisfaction

admirable, charming, delightful, delicious, easy, fabulous, fab, good, gratifying, sweet, ingratiating, attractive, beautiful, humorous, humourous, pleasant

adjective, as in pleasant or agreeable to the senses

pleasant

also used for pleasing

enjoyable, satisfying, glad

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Opposites of pleasing

displeasing

What does pleasing mean?3

adjective

1

giving pleasure and satisfaction“a pleasing piece of news”

2

pleasant or agreeable to the senses“a pleasing aroma”

noun

1

the act of one who pleases

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with pleasing?6

two syllables

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Show 40 near rhymes
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Pleasing in a sentence

  • Rather, let us raise our voices in more pleasing and joyful sounds.carlosalberto
  • The art of pleasing is an art of deception.rul
  • Green leaves in a park are pleasing to the eye.unknown
  • I did so with a view to pleasing him.unknown
  • I said so with a view to pleasing him.Auride
  • The art of pleasing is the art of deception.Scott
  • Melissa's people-pleasing tendencies make it difficult for her to make decisions independently.Amastan
  • Rodrigo's people-pleasing behavior often leads to him being taken for granted.Amastan

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Forms of pleasing

as a noun

plural
pleasings