pleased

A2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /pliːzd/ See IPA manual

Freq #1987

Meanings

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adj
Happy and satisfied about something.

She was pleased about her exam results.

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Synonyms

1 adj · happy and satisfied about... content happy satisfied glad

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Phrases (1)

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well pleased
very satisfied or happy with an outcome

Adverb + adjective

Etymology

From Middle English plesed, iplesed (past participle) and Middle English plesede (preterit), both equivalent to please + -ed.

plesed Middle English plesede Middle English

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Describing Qualities

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