late 14c., plesing, "acceptable, giving satisfaction; attractive, giving pleasure," present-participle adjective from please (v.). Related: Pleasingly.
a pleasing piece of news
a pleasing aroma
pleasant
pleasantry
please
pleased
pleaser
pleasing
pleasurable
pleasure
pleasureless
pleasure-seeker
pleat
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