English · Word Candidate

pleasing

/ˈpliːzɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: pleasings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thỏa mãn; mang lại niềm vui, hạnh phúc, tận hưởng hoặc hài lòng

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Adjective

Examples

These two designs were neat and handsome, by modern standards, and very pleasing in appearance.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

pleasure or satisfaction, as in the phrase "to someone's pleasing."

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm hài lòng hoặc thỏa mãn

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Noun

Examples

What more palpable confutation can there be of human vanity and arrogance, of all lofty imaginations, all presumptuous confidences, all turgid humours, all fond self-pleasings and self-admirings, than is that tragical cross […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pleasing” mean?

Agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.

Is “pleasing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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