Aesthetics Terminology

verb present participle of the verb 'please'

adjective giving pleasure or satisfaction; enjoyable

• The final presentation was very pleasing to the board of directors.
• I find the new movie very pleasing to watch.
• That new song is so pleasing, it's on repeat all day.
• Her words were like a pleasing melody to his ears.

noun the quality or state of being ugly; the opposite of beauty

• The artist used contrast to highlight the ugliness of the industrial landscape.
• I can't stand the ugliness of that old building.
• That outfit is straight up ugliness.
• The ugliness of his actions left a lasting impact on those around him.