Pleasing

Pronunciation: /ˈpliːz/

Pleasing (verb)

  1. to make someone feel happy or satisfied.
  2. used to ask for something in a polite way.

Examples

  • She always tries to please her guests.
  • He works hard to please his boss.

Common collocations: please the crowd, please someone, try to please, please help, please wait

Pleasing (adverb)

  1. used to show politeness when asking for something.

Examples

  • Could you please sit down?
  • Would you please be quiet?

Synonyms of Pleasing

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Pleasing

  • when someone is not satisfied
  • when causing irritation