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pleased

[pliːzd]

pleased Definition

feeling happy or satisfied about something.

Using pleased: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pleased" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm pleased with the results of the project.

  • Example

    She was pleased to hear the news.

  • Example

    He seemed pleased with himself.

  • Example

    We are pleased to announce the winner.

pleased Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pleased

Phrases with pleased

  • feeling proud of one's achievements or abilities

    Example

    He was very pleased with himself after winning the competition.

  • a polite greeting used when meeting someone for the first time

    Example

    Pleased to meet you, my name is John.

  • well-pleased

    very pleased or satisfied

    Example

    The manager was well-pleased with the team's performance.

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Summary: pleased in Brief

The term 'pleased' [pliːzd] refers to feeling happy or satisfied about something. It is often used in formal contexts such as 'We are pleased to announce the winner,' and informal contexts like 'He seemed pleased with himself.' The phrase 'pleased with oneself' denotes feeling proud of one's achievements or abilities.

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