pleasing (ˈpliːzɪŋ
)
Definitions
adjective
- giving pleasure; likable or gratifying
Alternative Forms
ˈpleasingly adverb ˈpleasingness nounSynonyms
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enjoyable,
satisfying,
attractive,
charming,
entertaining,
delightful,
gratifying,
agreeable,
pleasurable,
= likable or likeable
attractive,
engaging,
charming,
winning,
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delightful,
polite,
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amiable,
please (pliːz)
Definitions
verb
- to give satisfaction, pleasure, or contentment to (a person); make or cause (a person) to be glad
- to be the will of or have the will (to) ⇒
if it pleases you
the court pleases
- See if you please
- See pleased with
- See please oneself
adverb
- (sentence modifier) used in making polite requests and in pleading, asking for a favour, etc ⇒
please don't tell the police where I am
- See yes please
Alternative Forms
ˈpleasable adjective pleased adjective pleasedly (ˈpliːzɪdlɪ) adverb ˈpleaser noun Word Origin
C14 plese, from Old French plaisir, from Latin placēre to please, satisfyUsage examples
Not even the tiniest hint passed from anyone and the school was left to spend its afternoon in a state of pleasing uncertainty.
, Adrienne and the Chalet School (1991)They focused all their energies on strengthening and pleasing the right gods at the right time.
Spiked (2002)The Tuesday performance was an eclectic and mostly, though not entirely, pleasing mix.
Globe and Mail (2003)By Ian Rush, Liverpool Echo THE most pleasing aspect of Liverpool's last two games has been the players ' fighting spirit.
Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2003)Then you will be able to test and approve what God `s will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will.
, Diamonds in the Dust (1993)