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Meaning of pleased
Feeling happy or satisfied with something.
Etymology of pleased
The word "pleased" originated from the Old French word "plais", meaning "pleasure" or "agreeable", which is derived from the Latin word "placere", meaning "to please"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to express a feeling of satisfaction or enjoyment
Synonyms
delighted
thrilled
happy
satisfied
content
gratified
cheerful
joyful
jubilant
elated
ecstatic
pleased
enthused
excited
euphoric
overjoyed
thrilled
tickled
amused
entertained
diverted
enchanted
captivated
beguiled
charmed
spellbound
enchanted
bewitched
fascinated
intrigued
absorbed
engaged
interested
riveted
spellbound
Definitions
- Feeling pleased and satisfied, or feeling that something is agreeable and enjoyable
- * Having a feeling of pleasure or enjoyment, often in a somewhat polite or formal way
Usage Examples
- I was pleased to see my friends at the party
- * She was pleased with the gift I gave her
- * The company was pleased with the sales figures for the quarter
Antonyms
unhappy
dissatisfied
displeased
annoyed
irritated
frustrated
angry
upset
disappointed
discontent
disheartened
disillusioned
displeased
unhappy
miserable
wretched
sorrowful
despondent
melancholy
gloomy
depressed