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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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
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Sturm, who has had no illusions about what his team can and can’t do, is pleased with the way his players are starting to take to his hybrid zone/man system.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Military history nerds will be pleased.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
While Commanders' fans may be happy with that decison, McAfee announced on his show that the NFL isn't pleased that it was overturned.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The three, along with Mayor Robert Simison, say the absence of challengers could indicate that residents are pleased with their leaders.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Baldwin is especially pleased with the progress of junior quarterback Ryan Shaw.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Greene has said she’s accepted Trump might not be pleased with her because of her recent criticism of her party.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2025
After a while, sticky notes appear, written by someone else who’s not exactly pleased about the doodler’s defacement of the only astronomy reference work in the school library.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That was a game that, upon reflection, disappointed us with the result but extremely pleased us with the performance.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
But Moyes will be pleased by the impact made by his substitutes against Palace, Alcaraz chief among them.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
However, two days later, Long addressed Carey's reaction on The Shade Room, revealing Carey asked her to sing during the tribute and was pleased by her set.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Considering the Season 3 finale had mixed reviews, with many viewers wishing Han had given audiences an extended look at Conrad and Belly's future, this surprise announcement has pleased Bonrad fans everywhere.
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 22 Sep. 2025
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
Adjective
The charismatic auctioneer was clearly pleased, teasing the eager bidder.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Sturm, who has had no illusions about what his team can and can’t do, is pleased with the way his players are starting to take to his hybrid zone/man system.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Military history nerds will be pleased.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
While Commanders' fans may be happy with that decison, McAfee announced on his show that the NFL isn't pleased that it was overturned.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The three, along with Mayor Robert Simison, say the absence of challengers could indicate that residents are pleased with their leaders.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Baldwin is especially pleased with the progress of junior quarterback Ryan Shaw.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Greene has said she’s accepted Trump might not be pleased with her because of her recent criticism of her party.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2025
After a while, sticky notes appear, written by someone else who’s not exactly pleased about the doodler’s defacement of the only astronomy reference work in the school library.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
However, a portion of their fanbase likely isn't all that pleased that the organization seems to be essentially giving up on any hopes of turning things around this season by making these moves.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That was a game that, upon reflection, disappointed us with the result but extremely pleased us with the performance.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
But Moyes will be pleased by the impact made by his substitutes against Palace, Alcaraz chief among them.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
However, two days later, Long addressed Carey's reaction on The Shade Room, revealing Carey asked her to sing during the tribute and was pleased by her set.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Considering the Season 3 finale had mixed reviews, with many viewers wishing Han had given audiences an extended look at Conrad and Belly's future, this surprise announcement has pleased Bonrad fans everywhere.
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 22 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
Adjective
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The idea, even now, seems surprising in its simplicity, yet genius in its execution — who wouldn’t be delighted to attend a tempura party?—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sister Rita is delighted to see so many people in attendance.—
Esme Nicholson,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Others, such as Underdog Fantasy, are satisfied with merely hosting someone else’s exchange in their apps and tacking on small trading fees to create revenue.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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What’s in and out of the bipartisan deal drew sharp criticism, leaving few senators fully satisfied.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Speaking of bummed-out veterans, Brayden Schenn isn’t exactly thrilled with things either.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mama and baby are doing well and Ford’s siblings are thrilled by his arrival.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Those deployments were politically controversial at the time, especially to those in the South who wanted to preserve the Jim Crow system of segregation.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Albert, clearly infatuated, wanted George to meet Betty, and that’s when the older brother locked eyes with Charme, who was 19 years old at the time.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Dodgers will be glad to get him back at some point next year.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Talking with reporters after the game, Bosa was glad the Bills won, but not so happy about the Chiefs converting a fourth-and-17 play.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Danish drugmaker's unsolicited bid is rarely seen in the industry, and Pfizer certainly wasn't happy about it.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Bertha Coombs,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The hunky leading man was happy to take on the moniker.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or microwave in short bursts, stirring occasionally.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The air is scented with the aroma of pitch pines warmed by the low sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When things later calmed down, Mossack Fonseca did resign from some clients that wished to leave.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The pair have been married for 51 years, according to an Instagram post from April 2025, in which Arlene wished a happy 80th birthday to Robert.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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