pleased
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
pleased
/ˈpliːzd/
adjective
pleased
/ˈpliːzd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLEASED
[more pleased; most pleased]
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happy or satisfied
— often + with
— often followed by to + verb
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We're all pleased that you came.
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My father was none too pleased [=not pleased at all; very angry or unhappy] when he found out that my brother had wrecked the car.
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I'm pleased with the grade I got in the class.
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You look rather pleased with yourself.
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We are pleased to announce that the school has hired a new teacher.
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You'll be pleased to learn that you're getting a raise.
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“This is my friend, Jane.” “(I'm) Pleased to meet you.”
(as) pleased as punch
informal
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very happy or satisfied
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We were pleased as punch that he decided to visit.
