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pleasing

adjective

What it means

Foundation Feelings & moods

giving enjoyment or satisfaction

The pleasing music calmed everyone.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • pleasant
  • delightful
  • nice
  • good
  • likable

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • disagreeable
  • horrid
  • unpleasant

More examples

  • Is this pleasing picture yours?
  • Her pleasing smile cheered the team.

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One question about “pleasing”, the way 11+ papers ask it (Foundation level).

  • amusing

    adj.Foundation

    funny and making you smile or laugh

    Similar:
    funny
    Opposite:
    boring
  • comforting

    adj.Foundation

    making you feel calmer and less sad or worried

    Similar:
    soothing
    Opposite:
    distressing
  • comical

    adj.Foundation

    funny and likely to make you laugh

    Similar:
    funny
    Opposite:
    dull
  • curious

    adj.Foundation

    eager to find out or learn about things

    Similar:
    inquisitive
    Opposite:
    apathetic
  • disappointed

    adj.Foundation

    sad because something was not as good as you hoped

    Similar:
    let down
    Opposite:
    delighted
  • excitement

    nounFoundation

    a feeling of great eagerness and happy energy

    Similar:
    thrill
    Opposite:
    boredom
  • exciting

    adj.Foundation

    making you feel eager, thrilled and full of energy

    Similar:
    thrilling
    Opposite:
    boring
  • interested

    adj.Foundation

    wanting to know or learn more about something

    Similar:
    curious
    Opposite:
    apathetic