verb
definition
To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.
example
Her presentation pleased the executives.
definition
To desire; to will; to be pleased by.
example
Just do as you please.
adjective
definition
Agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.
Examples of pleasing in a Sentence
You can try by pleasing me every night.
The architectural style is dignified and pleasing in design and proportions.
Even the lesser characters are more pleasing than usual, and some beautiful lyrics are interspersed in the play.
Now pleasing people, that's hard.
Sometimes, if a poem was very pleasing, he gave the poet a prize.
The cause of this attachment to and veneration for the dog is, however, explained in a far more probable and pleasing way than by many of the fables of ancient mythology.
Perhaps the most pleasing modern building in the city is the Gothic villa of the king of Bavaria on the bank of the Danube.
These lend a pleasing mystery to the bottom.
She had forgotten how pleasing it was to watch him move.
Pierre did not answer, but looked cordially into the Frenchman's eyes whose expression of sympathy was pleasing to him.
The lady who was thought to be most pleasing to the Emperor was invited to act as hostess.
It is more pleasing to point out certain of his public measures upon which no difference of opinion can arise.
Benzene is a colourless, limpid, highly refracting liquid, having a pleasing and characteristic odour.
Man is by original nature, through the assistance of divine grace, free, able to will and perform the right; but is in his fallen state, of and by himself, unable to do so; he needs to be regenerated in all his powers before he can do what is good and pleasing to God.
I love to have mine before my window, and the more chips the better to remind me of my pleasing work.
The Niagara Aerospace Museum is the perfect solution to pleasing older boys.
Just looking at Mercury's cover art is visually pleasing, but actually playing the game is even better.
On-line multiplayer isn't functional, but given how new Gametap is and how much effort they put into pleasing their customer base, I would bet a shiny nickel that it becomes a feature somewhere down the road.
It was particularly pleasing to fans of the "sports entertainment" to be able to do moves like the "million dollar dream", "gorilla press", and Jake the Snake Robert's signature "DDT."
The graphics in Seed are realistic enough to be believable but styled in a way that's very pleasing to the eye.
While the sequel doles out enemies in extreme numbers, there's nothing really pleasing about shooting enemy after enemy after enemy in powerful action then being let down by the end of the level's cutscene.
The crackling fires, screaming skeletons and the lovely sound of gold hitting the ground help make the effects in Untold Legends very pleasing to the ears, but the music will start to grind your nerves after awhile.
Your desktop will enjoy a more pleasing video game appearance in no time!
This will be pleasing to the eye and also ensure that your glasses are not crooked and will not fall off.
Decanters are not only nice to look at and more aesthetically pleasing than a bottle, but they also aerate the wine.
Consider purchasing a small tabletop wine holder to store your wine and display it in a manner that is pleasing to the eye and to your home décor.
Decanters - Decanters are not only nice to look at and more aesthetically pleasing than a bottle, but they also aerate the wine.
From traditional Lambruscos to delicious dessert wines, there are plenty of palate pleasing red wine options for everyone.
It is also esthetically pleasing viewing the bubbles within the glass.
Plastic, while not as nice, nor aesthetically pleasing as glass, may be the right route to go with if the party in which you are hosting is rather large.
Body and Texture - The body and texture of a wine should be pleasing to the tongue and palate.
A good wine has a pleasing aftertaste that lingers.
They are concerned with pleasing the parent, and may fear the punishment for admitting a mistake or misdeed.
The term social skills describes the child's knowledge of and ability to use a variety of social behaviors that are appropriate to a given interpersonal situation and that are pleasing to others in each situation.
Other objects of attachment can be articles of clothing, cloth diapers, soft toys, or almost anything with a soft, pleasing texture.
It helps make bread rise and gives many foods a smooth, pleasing texture.
Rubbing the steak with salt and freshly ground pepper will bring out the best of the steak but adding a bit of fresh herb can be very pleasing as well.
Most people find that things that follow the patterns of the Golden Ratio are pleasing to look at.
Some believe that the human brain may be hardwired, or genetically programed, to find the shapes and proportions of the Golden Ratio aesthetically pleasing.
The pathway leading to the front door should be free of clutter, bushes should be neatly trimmed and the area should look pleasing and inviting.
The judge provides soft, pleasing (if somewhat questionable) critiques that encourage, rather than defeat, contestants.
The visual success of a work of art will depend on how pleasing it is to the eye; the proportion, balance, and relationship of the images to each other.
Both are pleasing to even the most picky of palettes.
It may not be as esthetically pleasing as other tote bags, but when you consider it's probably going to get dirty, you might not want to get the prettiest bag at the store anyway.
They're still thin, but they keep you toasty, and come in colors that are pleasing to the eye.
The color itself is a pleasing shade of light green, with a small blue flower print.
In fact, it's done in pleasing graduated tones from blue-green up to lime.
Besides looking at the overall pleasing aesthetics of the style, cut and color, you may also want to consider the particular locale where you'll be wearing the shorts.
Another common complaint many women have is finding a suit that downplays trouble areas, like the waist, while emphasizing the areas they are more comfortable with, like that of slender shoulders or a pleasing bustline.
The linen blend A-line skirt offers a pleasing silhouette with its basic, flowing shape.