Difference between Sweet and Pleasing

What is the difference between Sweet and Pleasing?

Sweet as a noun is the basic taste sensation induced by sugar. while Pleasing as a noun is sense of satisfaction, as in the phrase "to my pleasing."

Sweet

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a sweet manner.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The basic taste sensation induced by sugar. A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy. A food eaten for dessert. sweetheart

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having a pleasant taste, especially one relating to the basic taste sensation induced by sugar. Having a taste of sugar. Containing a sweetening ingredient. Retaining a portion of sugar. Not having a salty taste. Having a pleasant smell. Not decaying, fermented, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale. Having a pleasant sound. Having a pleasing disposition. Having a helpful disposition. Free from excessive unwanted substances like acid or sulphur. Very good; pleasant; agreeable.

Example sentence: Success is sweet and sweeter if long delayed and gotten through many struggles and defeats.

Pleasing

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Sense of satisfaction, as in the phrase "to my pleasing."

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.

Example sentence: Those who have virtue always in their mouths, and neglect it in practice, are like a harp, which emits a sound pleasing to others, while itself is insensible of the music.

We hope you now know whether to use Sweet or Pleasing in your sentence.

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