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