WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
pleas•ing /ˈplizɪŋ/USA pronunciation
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- giving pleasure;
agreeable;
satisfying or gratifying:a pleasing appearance in his suit and shiny new shoes.
pleas•ing
(plē′zing),USA pronunciation adj.
pleas′ing•ly, adv.
pleas′ing•ness, n.
- giving pleasure;
agreeable;
gratifying:a pleasing performance.
- Middle English plesing. See please, -ing2 1350–1400
pleas′ing•ness, n.
- pleasant, charming, delightful, engaging. See interesting.
'pleasingly' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
bonny
- cute
- good-looker
- handsomely
- harmonious
- neat
- refreshing
- trim
- well-formed
- well-spoken
- well-turned