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
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The wedding guests appeared more than pleased to have puppies around, and everyone got cuddles.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Teachers will be pleased to know that many tutorials, including some free ones, are specifically targeted at children.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Jimenez, the Benworth president, said in a statement that the lender was pleased by the resolution of the case.
—Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Renzi seems so pleased that Sheen is discussing this stuff at all that several seemingly necessary follow-up questions are never posed.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Sherrill Erickson, who is in her second season leading the Tanners, was particularly pleased with her team’s resolve.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Some food industry groups also seemed to be pleased with the report, especially those in the dairy industry.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
While drivers may be pleased about the relatively low gas prices, those working in the industry might not.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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
Magnitude had descended in the track’s estimation from the 2-1 morning line by post time to go off at 7-2, but Bracket Buster, who went off at 17-1 to place, pleased his trainer Victoria Oliver by stepping smartly out of the pack to challenge Sovereignty briefly at the top of the stretch.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
His effort to schmaltz Putin with a display of royal pageantry obviously pleased this murderous dictator to no end.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Jefferies has some ideas for stocks that have recently pleased Wall Street.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Her mellow presence pleased me.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Outside of the occasional pin placement, he’s been pleased by the test offered by Caves Valley.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
With its executives pleased by the [second-quarter] showing, the corporation raised its sales and profit guidance for 2025.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
Series creator Lauren Schmidt Hissrich has made numerous changes to the source material, very few of which pleased fans or made much sense.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The wedding guests appeared more than pleased to have puppies around, and everyone got cuddles.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Teachers will be pleased to know that many tutorials, including some free ones, are specifically targeted at children.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Jimenez, the Benworth president, said in a statement that the lender was pleased by the resolution of the case.
—Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Renzi seems so pleased that Sheen is discussing this stuff at all that several seemingly necessary follow-up questions are never posed.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Sherrill Erickson, who is in her second season leading the Tanners, was particularly pleased with her team’s resolve.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Some food industry groups also seemed to be pleased with the report, especially those in the dairy industry.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
While drivers may be pleased about the relatively low gas prices, those working in the industry might not.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Magnitude had descended in the track’s estimation from the 2-1 morning line by post time to go off at 7-2, but Bracket Buster, who went off at 17-1 to place, pleased his trainer Victoria Oliver by stepping smartly out of the pack to challenge Sovereignty briefly at the top of the stretch.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
His effort to schmaltz Putin with a display of royal pageantry obviously pleased this murderous dictator to no end.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Jefferies has some ideas for stocks that have recently pleased Wall Street.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Her mellow presence pleased me.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Outside of the occasional pin placement, he’s been pleased by the test offered by Caves Valley.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
With its executives pleased by the [second-quarter] showing, the corporation raised its sales and profit guidance for 2025.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
Adjective
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The day after his rescue, Fish and Wildlife returned the raccoon back to a delighted Combs.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The depth and detail in these new audio editions is unparalleled — listeners are going to be delighted.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The furniture, objects, and art left me feeling culturally satisfied and inspired to finally finish furnishing my apartment.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Yes, there’s the business case that satisfied workers perform better.—
Janine MacLachlan,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hilton, meanwhile, was thrilled that several of his former FIU teammates turned out for his Hall of Fame induction ceremony, including quarterback Paul McCall; running back Darian Mallary; and wide receivers Wayne Times and Jason Frierson.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jayson is not entirely thrilled that two of his operatives are dead and their child, Sam, is missing.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After making 35 appearances (16 starts) with Triple-A Omaha, the club wanted Bowlan to make a positional change.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lee agreed Canto-Osorio did fumble, but was glad to catch a break.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Most pay equity advocates are glad men's earnings have increased, said Katherine Gallagher Robbins, senior research fellow for the National Partnership for Women & Families.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nadel, who is openly gay, muses on how the deaths of gay men subsidized his easy, happy childhood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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Though Todd and Julie's homecoming was received with overwhelming warmth by the extended Chrisley clan and all their friends, not every member of the core crew is happy with how the pick-up went down.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Melvin had two relievers ready and warmed but stuck with Verlander.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Add chicken back to sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes until chicken is coated and warmed through.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Others criticized his remarks but wished him well.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Sep. 2025
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The woman wanted to know whether the family wished to move forward with the process if Black died, Payne said.—
Cara Anthony,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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