pleasingly (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈpliːzɪŋli/

Definition

In a way that gives pleasure or satisfaction; attractively or agreeably.

Examples

• The room was pleasingly decorated in soft, calming colors.

• He performed pleasingly well for his first time on stage.

• The results of the experiment were pleasingly accurate.

Synonyms of pleasingly

Words with a similar meaning to pleasingly:

• nicely
• agreeably
• delightfully
• satisfactorily

Antonyms of pleasingly

Words with the opposite meaning to pleasingly:

• unpleasantly
• disappointingly

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