Synonyms for

Pleasing

Verb / ˈpli:zɪŋ / Another word for pleasing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

giving pleasure; enjoyable or gratifying.

Synonyms & similar words

please displease displeasing delight delightful enjoyable satisfying gratifying pleasant agreeable pleasurable charming attractive appealing inviting alluring captivating engaging fascinating interesting enchanting entertaining amusing diverting

Synonyms by register

Formal

agreeable satisfactory acceptable gratifying

Informal

nice good lovely great

Literary

winsome comely beauteous

Antonyms

displeasing unpleasant offensive annoying repugnant distasteful objectionable

Common collocations

  • pleasing to the eye
  • pleasing to the ear
  • pleasing personality
  • pleasing effect
  • pleasing aroma
  • pleasing results
  • pleasing manner

Word family

noun pleasure
verb please
adjective pleasing
adverb pleasingly

Usage note

Pleasing generally refers to something that causes satisfaction or enjoyment. It's a fairly neutral term, though it can sometimes imply a superficial or conventional attractiveness.

Example sentences

  1. The cake was so pleasing that everyone asked for the recipe.
  2. The sunset was pleasing to the eye.
  3. The teacher gave the student a pleasing grade.
  4. The movie was pleasing to watch.
  5. The smell of fresh bread was very pleasing.

Quotes

  • The most pleasing words in the world are not 'I love you' but 'it's benign.' - Abby Lee Miller
  • The most pleasing words in the world are not 'I love you' but 'it's benign.' - Abby Lee Miller
  • Simplicity is the most pleasing thing to the eye. - Albert Einstein

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