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pleased

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pliːzd/

pleased means: Happy because something good has happened or because you like the result.

adjective

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Happy because something good has happened or because you like the result.

  • I’m pleased with my new shoes.
  • She was pleased to hear the good news.
  • Are you pleased with the results?

How to use it: pleased with someone/something (We’re pleased with your progress.); pleased to do something (I’m pleased to meet you.); pleased that… (She was pleased that everyone enjoyed the meal.)

Similar words: happy, glad, satisfied

Opposites: displeased, unhappy

Common phrases: pleased with something, pleased to hear, very pleased

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What does pleased mean?

Happy because something good has happened or because you like the result.

What is pleased in other languages?

Türkçe: memnun · Español: contento · Français: content · Deutsch: zufrieden · Italiano: contento · 日本語: うれしい

How do you pronounce pleased?

It is pronounced /pliːzd/.

How do you use pleased in a sentence?

I’m pleased with my new shoes. She was pleased to hear the good news.

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