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Definition of pleasing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
emotioncausing a feeling of happiness or satisfaction
- The pleasing aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
2.
aestheticsattractive to look at or listen to
- Her voice is very pleasing to the ear.
Noun
emotionDated feeling of happiness or satisfactionDated
- The gift was to her pleasing.
Expressions with pleasing
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impossible to make him happy or satisfied
No matter what you do, there's no pleasing him.
impossible to satisfy someone no matter the effort
No matter what I do, there's no pleasing her.
visually attractive or appealing
The painting is pleasing to the eye with its vibrant colors.
Origin of pleasing
Latin, placere (to please)
Terms with pleasing included in their meaning
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visually appealing
pleasing to the eye or mind
general attractiveness
pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically
appearance
pleasing to look at, sometimes in a delicate or graceful way
happy reaction
that was especially enjoyable or pleasing
aesthetic
pleasing quality that makes something attractive
fascination
exert a pleasing or fascinating influence
sexual
sexually attractive or pleasing
admiration
much admired or pleasing
attractive looks
pleasing in appearance, especially for men
melodious
pleasing to the ear like music
informal
very pleasing or agreeable
compatibility
match or suit each other in a pleasing way
enhancement
thoughtful or pleasing addition
pleasure
in a way that is pleasing or enjoyable
beauty
woman who is pleasing to look at
aesthetics
extremely pleasing to the senses
preferences
suitable or pleasing to someone's preferences
design
having a pleasing and effective design
appearance
in a way that is pleasing to look at
beauty
facial appearance considered attractive in a soft or pleasing way
structures
constructed in a pleasing or sound manner
attraction
attractive or pleasing to the senses
aesthetics
aesthetically pleasing or beautiful
personality
charming or pleasing
Examples of pleasing in a sentence
His kind words had a pleasing effect on her mood. The garden's design is visually pleasing. The melody was pleasing to everyone in the room. Her smile was a pleasing to everyone around. The sunset gave him a pleasing he hadn't felt in years.
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- French:agréable, plaisir, ...
- German:angenehm, Freude, ...
- Italian:piacevole, gradimento, ...
- Spanish:placentero, agrado, ...
- Portuguese:agradável, agrado, ...
- Chinese:令人愉快, 愉悦, ...
- Japanese:心地よい, 満足感, ...
- Arabic:مُرْضٍ, سُرُور, ...
- Hebrew:נָעִים, נַחַת, ...
- Russian:приятный, удовольствие, ...
- Ukrainian:приємний, задоволення, ...
- Hindi:सुखद, प्रसन्नता, ...
Definition of please - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
politenessused to make a polite request
- Please pass the salt.
2.
communicationUK used as an affirmative to an offerUK
- Would you like some tea? Please.
3.
- Oh, please, stop arguing.
Interjection
1.
politenessexpressing a polite request or command
- Please close the door when you leave.
2.
expressionused as an affirmative to an offer
- Would you like some tea? Please.
3.
- Oh, please! You can't be serious.
4.
communicationsaid as a request to repeat information
- Please, what did you say?
Verb
1.
communicationexpress a desire or wish
- You may do as you please.
2.
emotionRare make someone happy or satisfiedRare
- She always tries to please her parents.
Expressions with please
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make God happy by actions or behavior
They try to please God by helping others.
used to add politeness to a request
Could you pass the salt, pretty please?
do what makes you happy or satisfied
She decided to please herself and travel alone.
impossible to satisfy all people
She learned the hard way that you cannot please everyone.
regular order or request at a place
Every morning, she walked in and said, "The usual, please."
expresses that making all people happy is impossible
You can't please everybody, so do what feels right.
without restriction or limitation
You can come and go as you please.
used to emphasize a point politely
I would like to leave now, if you please.
playful or exaggerated way to ask for something
Will you do my homework, pretty please with sugar on top?
habit of prioritizing others' needs over one's own
His disease to please often left him feeling unappreciated and overworked.
to try to make others happy or satisfied
Her aim is to please everyone at the party.
ask for help politely
Please help me with my homework.
request to repeat something
I didn't hear you, please say that again..
ask someone to reduce their speaking speed
Please speak more slowly, I can't follow you.
politely ask someone to make a left turn
Please turn left at the next intersection.
politely ask someone to change direction to the right
Please turn right at the next intersection.
politely ask for clarification or more information
Please explain the steps to complete the task.
please be quieter and make less noise
Please keep it down, the baby is sleeping.
used to politely ask others to say the same words next
The teacher said, "Please repeat after me: good morning."
polite words used to invite someone to take a seat
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
used to agree politely to an offer or request
Would you like some more cake? Yes please.
wait a short time politely before continuing
One moment please, I will check your information.
in any place you want without restriction
You can sit wherever you please.
very keen to satisfy other people or gain their approval
The new assistant is eager to please and always volunteers for extra tasks.
Origin of please
Latin, placere (to please)
Examples of please in a sentence
Could you please help me with this task? Can I help you with that? Please. Would you like another slice? Please. Please, can we just move on? Oh, please, I've heard enough excuses. Please pass the salt.
Please take a seat. Would you like more cake? Please. Please, that's just too much to believe. Please, you must be joking! Please, could you repeat that number? Please, what was the last part again? Feel free to stay as long as you please. You can choose whichever option you please. He worked hard to please his boss. Gifts were given to please the guests.
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- French:SVP, allez, ...
- German:bitte, wie bitte, ...
- Italian:per favore, oh, per favore, ...
- Spanish:por favor, perdón, ...
- Portuguese:por favor, desculpe, ...
- Chinese:劳驾, 拜托, ...
- Japanese:どうか, ください, ...
- Arabic:مِن فَضْلِكَ, نَعَم، مِنْ فَضْلِك, ...
- Hebrew:בְּבַקָּשָׁה, כֵּן תּוֹדָה, ...
- Russian:пожалуйста, конечно, ...
- Ukrainian:будь ласка, та ну, ...
- Hindi:कृपया, ज़रा, ...
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