pleased 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of pleasednext
1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight she looked pleased with the gift

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2
as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met a sleepy, pleased cat

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pleased

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verb

past tense of please
1
as in thrilled
to give satisfaction to fresh flowers please me greatly

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2
as in wanted
to see fit clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
  1. delighted
  2. satisfied
  3. thrilled
  4. glad
  5. happy
  6. warmed
  7. thankful
Adjective
  • Of course, ProPublica reporters would be delighted to receive any and all leaks sources can share about the transition.
    Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Despite not initially recognizing them, Oakley soon grew delighted and jumped all over them.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of delighted
Adjective
  • If engineers understand customer needs and make customers feel understood, then customers are satisfied, even if the solution takes longer than expected.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of satisfied
Verb
  • Each film offers a unique lens into moments that resonate culturally and emotionally, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this legacy.
    Peter White, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Mishima was thrilled with the resulting portraits and agreed to become the subject of a series of photos by Hosoe.
    News Desk, Artforum, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of thrilled
Adjective
  • All in all, the Warriors are glad to have their leader back for this game.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • All will be glad when this singularly nasty election is over.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of glad
Adjective
  • From cuddly rodents to happy amphibians to waddling birds, enjoy these delightful animals.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Aaron Cash, one of Quinteros' attorneys, said his client was happy with the judge's decision.
    Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of happy
Verb
  • Rather than being purely floral, which rose scents tend to be, there’s a splash of passionfruit warmed by saffron, a pinch of black pepper, and a smooth base of sandalwood.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
  • While their friendship has long warmed the hearts of fans, their relationship had its highs and lows.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of warmed
Adjective
  • Morning Glory: Israel strikes back and the world should be thankful.
    Fox News, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
  • But these days, Franco is thankful for his fall from grace.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of thankful
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