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