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pleasing

pleas·ing

pleasing

 
pronunciation:
pli zIng
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: giving enjoyment or satisfaction; likable; agreeable.
This shampoo has a very pleasing scent.The painting has a pleasing composition, but I don't think it's great art.
synonyms:
agreeable, enjoyable, felicitous, gratifying, pleasant, satisfying
antonyms:
aggravating, appalling, caustic, displeasing, repellent
similar words:
amusing, comely, delectable, desirable, favorable, good, grateful, pleasurable, satisfactory, sweet
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derivations: pleasingly (adv.), pleasingness (n.)