Pronunciation: /ˈpliːzɪŋ/

Definitions of pleasing

verb present participle of the verb 'please'

Example Sentences

A1 I am pleasing my teacher by finishing my homework on time.

A2 She is pleasing her parents by helping out with household chores.

B1 The chef is pleasing the customers with his delicious dishes.

B2 The artist is pleasing art enthusiasts with his latest masterpiece.

C1 The musician is pleasing the audience with his mesmerizing performance.

C2 The author is pleasing critics with his thought-provoking novel.

adjective giving pleasure or satisfaction; enjoyable

Example Sentences

A1 The cake was very pleasing to the eye.

A2 The movie had a pleasing soundtrack.

B1 The hotel room had a pleasing view of the ocean.

B2 The garden was a pleasing sight with its colorful flowers.

C1 The museum's architecture was aesthetically pleasing.

C2 The performance was artistically pleasing in every aspect.

Examples of pleasing in a Sentence

formal The final presentation was very pleasing to the board of directors.

informal I find the new movie very pleasing to watch.

slang That new song is so pleasing, it's on repeat all day.

figurative Her words were like a pleasing melody to his ears.

Grammatical Forms of pleasing

past tense

pleased

plural

pleasings

comparative

more pleasing

superlative

most pleasing

present tense

please

future tense

will please

perfect tense

have pleased

continuous tense

is pleasing

singular

pleasing

positive degree

pleasing

infinitive

to please

gerund

pleasing

participle

pleased

Origin and Evolution of pleasing

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French and Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'pleasing' originated from the Old French word 'plaisant' which came from the Latin word 'placentem' meaning 'to please'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pleasing' has retained its original meaning of bringing pleasure or satisfaction, but it has also evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts beyond just physical pleasure.