Pleasing/ˈpliːzɪŋ/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Pleasure Used to describe things that satisfy the senses, like sight and hearing. The painter's color palette is especially pleasing to the eye. Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Charm Often implies a gentle or understated way of being pleasurable, not overwhelming. Her smile had a pleasing simplicity. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Preference What is pleasing can vary widely between cultures and individual tastes. They found the spicy cuisine very pleasing, unlike some of their friends.