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Meaning of pleased in English

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    pleased

    Definitions

    1. feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measures your self-worth

    Examples

    • « proud of their child »

    Synonyms

    • proud
  2. 2. experiencing pleasure or joy

    Examples

    • « happy you are here »
    • « pleased with the good news »

    Synonyms

    • glad
  3. Qualitative Adjective

    pleased

    Definitions

    1. experiencing or manifesting pleasure

    Synonyms

    • amused
    • diverted
    • entertained
    • bucked up(p)
    • encouraged
    • chuffed
    • delighted
    • gratified

    Antonyms

    • displeased

See also

  • contented

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