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pleasing

/ˈpliːzɪŋ/
pleas · ing ˈpliːz · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. giving pleasure or satisfaction
中文释义
令人愉快的
Significado en Español
agradable, placentero
한국어 뜻
기쁘게 하는, 만족스러운
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm hài lòng, dễ chịu
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Example Sentence

The garden has a pleasing arrangement of flowers.

这个花园的花朵布置令人赏心悦目。

Synonyms
agreeable satisfying delightful
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “pleasing”:

  1. A irritating
  2. B plain
  3. C delightful
  4. D harsh
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C — delightful. “pleasing” means adj. giving pleasure or satisfaction

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The soft, ______ music helped everyone in the crowded room relax.

  1. A annoying
  2. B jarring
  3. C pleasing
  4. D harsh
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C — pleasing. “pleasing” means adj. giving pleasure or satisfaction

Common questions about “pleasing”

What does “pleasing” mean?

pleasing — adj. giving pleasure or satisfaction. In Chinese: 令人愉快的.

How do you pronounce “pleasing”?

pleasing is pronounced /ˈpliːzɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pleas · ing.

How do you use “pleasing” in a sentence?

The garden has a pleasing arrangement of flowers. (这个花园的花朵布置令人赏心悦目。)

What are synonyms for “pleasing”?

agreeable, satisfying, delightful — all close in meaning to pleasing (adj. giving pleasure or satisfaction).

Is “pleasing” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. pleasing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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