pleasant vs. pleasing vs. pleased

Дата публикации: Apr 06, 2017 12:27:42 PM

adj

Pleasing = the act of giving pleasure/agreeable:

That was a pleasing film we saw last night.

She is a pleasing person to spend an evening with.

Pleasant = Having qualities that give pleasure:

It was a pleasant evening.

The meal was very pleasant.

Pleased = Feeling or showing satisfaction.

I was so pleased to meet him.

Are you pleased that your brother is engaged to be married?

pleasant directly refers to the noun having qualities which give pleasure

That was a pleasant afternoon. -> The afternoon was pleasant.

pleasing refers to the act of giving pleasure

That was a pleasing book. -> The book gave the reader pleasure.

pleasing news -> news that pleased you

a pleasant smile = a friendly smile

pleasing news = satisfactory news

"pleasing" is emotionally satisfying while "pleasant" is about sensual or physical pleasure