Pleased
ˈpliːzd
Definitions
2 meaningsFeeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction.
ˈpliːzd
Feeling or showing pleasure or satisfaction.
She was pleased with her performance.
💡 Simply: Imagine you got a surprise gift you really wanted. You're pleased! It means you're happy and satisfied with something.
👶 For kids: When you're happy and feel good about something.
More Examples
The company was pleased with the positive customer feedback.
He seemed pleased to see me.
How It's Used
"I was pleased with the results of the test."
"We are pleased to announce the launch of our new product."
(Archaic) Used to express a wish or desire.
ˈpliːzd
Used to express a wish or desire.
If it pleased fate, their paths would cross again.
💡 Simply: In olden days, people would use 'pleased' to say they hoped something would happen. It's like wishing something to be so.
👶 For kids: A very old way of saying you wish for something.
More Examples
He hoped it pleased the gods that he would find his way home.
How It's Used
"If it *pleased* the king, he would grant the request."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
pleased as punch
Very pleased and satisfied.
"She was as pleased as punch when she heard she'd won the competition."
From Middle English *pleased*, past participle of *plesen* ('to please'), from Old French *plaisir* ('to please').
The word 'pleased' and its root 'please' have existed in English since Middle English, with the basic meaning of 'to give satisfaction' or 'to be agreeable'.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'please' sign; when you get what you want, you are pleased!
Word Origin
"To please, to give pleasure"