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Pleasing ˈpliːzɪŋ Design Building Eye Adjective Bre It’s

Word pleasing
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈpliːzɪŋ / NAmE / ˈpliːzɪŋ /
Example
  • a pleasing design
  • the new building was pleasing to the eye.
  • it’s satisfying to play a game really well.
  • nursing can be a very rewarding career.
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pleasing

(adjective)BrE / ˈpliːzɪŋ / NAmE / ˈpliːzɪŋ /
  1. that gives you pleasure or satisfaction
    • a pleasing design
    • The new building was pleasing to the eye.
    • It’s satisfying to play a game really well.
    • Nursing can be a very rewarding career.
    • It was a simple but pleasing design.
    • It is gratifying to see such good results.
    • I’m finding the work much more fulfilling now.

    Extra Examples

    • a design which is pleasing to the eye
    • aesthetically pleasing colour combinations
    • Her room was a pleasing blend of cream and rose pink.
    • It is a pleasing fact that none of the winners comes from a privileged background.
    • It was a simple but pleasing design.
    • The new building was pleasing to the eye.
    • You can create a very pleasing effect with pale colours on a dark background.
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