US /ˈplizɪŋ/ UK /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
adj noun verb Freq #13728

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Giving pleasure, enjoyment, or satisfaction.

    The garden has a very pleasing appearance.

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Synonyms
1 adj · giving pleasure, enjoyment,... enjoyablegratifyingsatisfying
Word family
Forms pleasingly
Derived forms self-pleasing

Etymology

From Middle English plesynge, pleizinge, plesende (present participle), equivalent to please + -ing.

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