pleased
pleezd
Pleased (adj) means Happy or satisfied about something. Example: “She was pleased with her exam results.”
adj
1
Happy or satisfied about something.
"She was pleased with her exam results."
"We're pleased to announce the winner of the competition."
"She was pleased about her exam results."
"They seemed pleased by the unexpected gift."
"The customer looked very pleased when the waiter brought the right order."
"I’m pleased to meet you at last."
How to use pleased
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling happy or satisfied, usually about a specific result or piece of news.
Common pairings
pleased with
pleased to announce
pleased to meet you
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more pleased
- Superlative
- most pleased
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Etymology
From please + -ed.
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What does “pleased” mean?
The word “pleased” means happy or satisfied about something. In plain terms, feeling happy or satisfied, usually about a specific result or piece of news.
How do you pronounce “pleased”?
“Pleased” is pronounced pleezd (/pliːzd/ in IPA).
How do you use “pleased” in a sentence?
Here is “pleased” used in a sentence: “She was pleased with her exam results.”
What part of speech is “pleased”?
“Pleased” is an adjective.
Is “pleased” a common word?
“Pleased” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between pleased and happy?
Happy describes a broad, lasting state of joy or contentment, while pleased is usually narrower and tied to a specific cause — you are pleased about, with, or by something. You can feel happy for no reason, but being pleased almost always points to a particular outcome that met your hopes.
Is 'pleased' formal or informal?
Pleased works in both registers, but it leans slightly formal and polite. Phrases like 'pleased to meet you' or 'we are pleased to announce' sound courteous and professional. In casual speech people often reach for glad or happy instead, saving pleased for moments that call for a little more warmth or courtesy.
What is an example of using 'pleased'?
You might say, 'She was pleased with her exam results,' or 'I'm pleased that you could come.' The word typically pairs with with, about, that, or to — as in 'pleased to help.' Each example points to a specific reason for the satisfaction, which is the hallmark of feeling pleased.
What is the opposite of pleased?
The clearest opposites are displeased, annoyed, and dissatisfied. Displeased is the direct negative, suggesting mild disapproval, while disappointed captures the feeling when something falls short of what you hoped for. Which fits best depends on tone: displeased sounds formal, whereas annoyed and dissatisfied feel more everyday.
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