What is the meaning of pleasing?

noun

  • The act of one who pleases.

verb

  • Give pleasure to or be pleasing to.
    • usage: "These colors please the senses"; "a pleasing sensation"
  • Be the will of or have the will (to. )
    • usage: "he could do many things if he pleased"
  • Give satisfaction.
    • usage: "The waiters around her aim to please"

adjective

  • Giving pleasure and satisfaction.
    • usage: "a pleasing piece of news"; "pleasing in manner and appearance"
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