1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
she looked pleased with the gift
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2
as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
a sleepy, pleased cat
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1
as in thrilled
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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2
as in wanted
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of pleased
Paul Greenberg, Time, 20 Sep. 2025
But after the guy left, looking grudgingly pleased, the bar got crowded.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
Saferzadeh was pleased with Irvine’s performance in several areas.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The former New Orleans Saints star quarterback was pleased to see NFL owners approve a resolution in May that allows players to represent their country.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The cast was reportedly, and understandably, not pleased with that at the time.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
And those who did were pretty pleased with themselves.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
By the end of the day, a parent or an older family member also might be pleased.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Moyes was also pleased with his involvement in three goals scored at the start of the season.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
They’d been pleased by the fight.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The fundamental grammar clearly pleased Faulí, too.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Lincoln coaches were anything but pleased with all the critical calls which seemed to go Mission Viejo’s way.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Archie is carried out to the car in his bed, pleased with his decision.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Magnitude had descended in the track’s estimation from the 2-1 morning line by post time to go off at 7-2, but Bracket Buster, who went off at 17-1 to place, pleased his trainer Victoria Oliver by stepping smartly out of the pack to challenge Sovereignty briefly at the top of the stretch.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
His effort to schmaltz Putin with a display of royal pageantry obviously pleased this murderous dictator to no end.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Jefferies has some ideas for stocks that have recently pleased Wall Street.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Instead of letting our legs carry us aimlessly down the road with our minds interrogating every step, our thumbs pose too simple a question to which our smartphones are pleased to give us too simple an answer.
—Paul Greenberg, Time, 20 Sep. 2025
But after the guy left, looking grudgingly pleased, the bar got crowded.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
Saferzadeh was pleased with Irvine’s performance in several areas.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The former New Orleans Saints star quarterback was pleased to see NFL owners approve a resolution in May that allows players to represent their country.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The cast was reportedly, and understandably, not pleased with that at the time.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
And those who did were pretty pleased with themselves.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
By the end of the day, a parent or an older family member also might be pleased.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Moyes was also pleased with his involvement in three goals scored at the start of the season.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
The ridiculously nourishing formula leaves you glistening but never greasy, with the coconut, açai, and brazil nut oils restoring suppleness to a level that pleased our testers as much as its tropical, coconutty scent and mess-free pump.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
They’d been pleased by the fight.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The fundamental grammar clearly pleased Faulí, too.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Lincoln coaches were anything but pleased with all the critical calls which seemed to go Mission Viejo’s way.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Archie is carried out to the car in his bed, pleased with his decision.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Magnitude had descended in the track’s estimation from the 2-1 morning line by post time to go off at 7-2, but Bracket Buster, who went off at 17-1 to place, pleased his trainer Victoria Oliver by stepping smartly out of the pack to challenge Sovereignty briefly at the top of the stretch.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
His effort to schmaltz Putin with a display of royal pageantry obviously pleased this murderous dictator to no end.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Jefferies has some ideas for stocks that have recently pleased Wall Street.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
Adjective
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The Reagans, sentimental to a falt—though also with an eye to American public opinion—were delighted to be royal guests.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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So, if the economy stinks, why is the stock market so delighted?—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The furniture, objects, and art left me feeling culturally satisfied and inspired to finally finish furnishing my apartment.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Yes, there’s the business case that satisfied workers perform better.—
Janine MacLachlan,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hilton, meanwhile, was thrilled that several of his former FIU teammates turned out for his Hall of Fame induction ceremony, including quarterback Paul McCall; running back Darian Mallary; and wide receivers Wayne Times and Jason Frierson.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jayson is not entirely thrilled that two of his operatives are dead and their child, Sam, is missing.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Local government leaders have also wanted assurances that dollars raised in their counties would end up spent on transit systems there.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward, who moderated the discussion, wanted to know how agriculture departments could better work with companies, the federal government and consumers to be helpful and more effective.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Based on her history of heterosexual extremity, I was concerned, but glad to be proven wrong.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
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And Howard will be glad to get a taste of that KC barbecue, too.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And his wife is not happy about it.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to the survey, 94% of expats are happy with their life abroad and found that Panama is the place to be for retirees.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reheat at 375°F until warmed and re-crisped, about 10 to 12 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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The North Pacific warmed at the fastest rate of any ocean basin on Earth during the past decade, according to Michael McPhaden, a senior scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Surely nothing is sadder than Christmas in a state of solitude, and nothing more fervently wished for than Christmas in the company of another.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The homeowners wished to stay anonymous, but expressed their appreciation for the officers saving their dog.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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