Definitions for pleasing

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pleasing pleas·ing

Spelling: [plee-zing]

IPA: /ˈpli zɪŋ/

Pleasing is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 493 anagrams from letters in pleasing (aegilnps).

Definitions for pleasing

Idioms

1. if you please, if it be your pleasure; if you like or prefer. (used as an exclamation expressing astonishment, indignation, etc.):

adverb

1. (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly:

adjective

1. giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying:

verb (used with object)

1. to act to the pleasure or satisfaction of:
2. to be the pleasure or will of:

verb (used without object)

1. to like, wish, or feel inclined:
2. to give pleasure or satisfaction; be agreeable:

Origin of pleasing

First recorded in 1350-1400, pleasing is from the Middle English word plesing. See please, -ing²

Examples for pleasing

She first gains the respect of Khal Drogo by pleasing him sexually.

The fable is fanciful and pleasing in itself; but will it not hereafter be believed as reality?

The ceremony is gone through for the sake of pleasing a deity.

Could any thing be pleasing to him, that you did not say or do?

He follows his own muse—he's a world-class weirdo—but at the same time, he's never solely concerned with pleasing himself.

This meal is not in the least unusual, but it is very dainty and pleasing.

He knew that his appearance was quite as pleasing as that of his friend.

Coldplay, on the other hand, seems to care about nothing but pleasing its audience.

That plan is pleasing investors: After the layoffs were announced, Microsoft stock jumped 3.8 percent to a 14-year high.

Coldplay, on the other hand, always seemed to care about nothing but pleasing its audience.