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
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
And Halford was pleased by how well his vocals meshed with Osbourne’s when they were added.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2025
Similarly pleased will be Sean Penn’s three or four remaining fans.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Lovers of Napa Cabernet Sauvignons will be pleased to know that the team has compiled an extensive list from AVAs up and down the valley.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
The locals are not pleased about that.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2025
Stevens, of course, was not pleased with this turn of events.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Bersten, 31, reveals he’s been pleased with the Dynasty actress’s work ethic in rehearsal despite the injuries plaguing her.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
His girlfriend of seven years, Kelsey, apparently didn't seem pleased with how close Panaro got to Pope on the show.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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
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
Adjective
Amorim was pleased his team negotiated that closing period with maturity.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
And Halford was pleased by how well his vocals meshed with Osbourne’s when they were added.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2025
Similarly pleased will be Sean Penn’s three or four remaining fans.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Lovers of Napa Cabernet Sauvignons will be pleased to know that the team has compiled an extensive list from AVAs up and down the valley.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
The locals are not pleased about that.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2025
Stevens, of course, was not pleased with this turn of events.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Bersten, 31, reveals he’s been pleased with the Dynasty actress’s work ethic in rehearsal despite the injuries plaguing her.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
His girlfriend of seven years, Kelsey, apparently didn't seem pleased with how close Panaro got to Pope on the show.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
Adjective
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Minnesota Wild players, who parked in the players’ garage just off the road temporarily dubbed W 97th Street, are delighted to see their comrade for effectively the next nine years.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Vance is delighted to hear Carr is in critical condition.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Chili's is axing some popular items from its kids' and dessert menus – while also rolling out a new offering aimed at keeping customers satisfied.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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With the sponsors, the networks, and the stations all satisfied with the arrangement, opponents of the blacklist turned to the FCC as the court of last resort.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s why the fan base was irate at the officiating, and the Eagles sideline didn’t seem thrilled with the officials, either.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Michelle Gurule on Writing About Sex Work When my essay about paying for $42,000 worth of dental work with sugar baby money first ran in HuffPost Personal, I was thrilled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This cultural heritage had been deemed by Israel to be too Arabic, while the state wanted Haifa to be visually and architecturally European.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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The annual meetings are a gathering of people who share values, who wanted to learn together.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mets fans will likely be glad to see the back of Helsley, assuming their team's front office doesn't count on a bounce-back.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Petite shoppers will be glad to hear that the cozy bottoms are available in both a 22- and 30-inch inseam; the former is designed to fit those under 5 feet 4 inches.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The four pillars of happy, Nordic companies that Autio highlights—autonomy, low power distance, work-life balance and collaboration—come as a package.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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One suggests Candy may not have been entirely happy with the script and was reluctant to even make it.—
Simon Bland,
IndieWire,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement In the late 2000s, as the climate warmed further, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad loosened restrictions on well drilling and started another dam building spree.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ec3 has already warmed sidewalks in snowy Sapporo, Japan, thanks to its thermal conductivity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Khalid was born mortal, but was given an immortal life when his father placed his soul into the body of Hunbish, a child that the Goryeo girl once wished to save.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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The pain was so bad at some points that Ozzy wished for death.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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