Definition of 'pleasing'
adjective [ADJECTIVE to-infinitive]
Something that is pleasing gives you pleasure and satisfaction.
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pleasing in British English
adjective
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pleasingly (ˈpleasingly) adverb
pleasingness (ˈpleasingness)
noun
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pleasing in American English
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈpleasant
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Derived forms
pleasingly (ˈpleasingly)
adverb
pleasingness (ˈpleasingness)
noun
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pleasing in American English
(ˈplizɪŋ)
adjective
SYNONYMS pleasant, charming, delightful, engaging. See interesting.giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying
a pleasing performance
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Derived forms
pleasingly adverb
pleasingness
noun
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ADJECTIVE /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
Something that is pleasing gives you pleasure and satisfaction.
The area has a pleasing climate in August.
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