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Pleased

UK /["/pliːzd/"]/US /["/pliːzd/"]/

Definition

feeling happy about something

In simple words: Happy or satisfied.

Examples

  • I am very pleased with my exam results.
  • She was pleased to receive the award at the ceremony.
  • He seemed pleased when he heard the good news.
  • The manager was pleased with the team's performance.
  • I am always pleased to help my friends.

Usage notes

Use 'pleased' in a formal or neutral context, such as when thanking someone or expressing satisfaction. Avoid using it in very casual or slang contexts.

Grammar pattern

be + pleased + (with/about)

Memory hint

Think of 'pleased' like 'please' — when something makes you happy.

Collocations

  • appear
  • be
  • feel
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • about
  • at
  • by
  • appear
  • be
  • feel
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • about
  • at
  • by

Synonyms

  • happy
  • satisfied
  • content
  • glad
  • delighted

Antonyms

  • displeased
  • unhappy
  • dissatisfied

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'pleased' with 'happy' — 'pleased' can feel more formal.
  • 'Pleased with to' is incorrect — it should be 'pleased with' or 'pleased to'.
  • Not using 'pleased' with a preposition when necessary, e.g., missing 'with' or 'about'.