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pleasing

[/ˈpliːzɪŋ/]
adjective
agradável
1. causing pleasure or satisfaction; agreeable
The pleasing aroma of fresh coffee filled the kitchen.
O aroma agradável do café fresco encheu a cozinha.
2. attractive or appealing to the senses
She has a pleasing appearance.
Ela tem uma aparência agradável.
3. satisfactory or acceptable
The results were pleasing to the management.
Os resultados foram agradáveis à administração.
Synonyms
agreeablepleasantsatisfyingdelightfulenjoyablecharmingattractive
Antonyms
displeasingunpleasantdisagreeableoffensiveunattractive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agradável
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
agradável
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
agradável
standard usage
Portugal
agradável
standard usage; may also use 'aprazível' in more formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

pleasing to the eye - agradável à vista
pleasing to the ear - agradável aos ouvidos
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