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
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Most of us are really, really pleased to get something.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
Detroit did its due diligence on Okorie as a person and was pleased with his character.
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Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Unions attempt to force Newsom’s hand Unions have not been pleased with Newsom over his insistence that state employees need to collaborate more by working in person.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Forest is more than pleased by the honors.
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Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Esports pros looking specifically for a feathery, quick flicker will be pleased; our favorite deluxe esports model, Razer's Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, weighs more than three times as much.
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Alice Jovanee,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
Clark was more than pleased with a 64.
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Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
DeLozier was pleased with the surprise message, to say the least.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Success was whatever pleased him that afternoon.
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Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Success was whatever pleased him that afternoon.
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Bob Batchelor,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Yet the momentary surprise was not enough to affect a single note of my playing, a fact which pleased me.
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Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
Standout players The way Jeremy Doku ended the club season will have pleased Garcia.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.
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Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.
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Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
The president was reportedly pleased by the news of his eldest son's plans to marry again.
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Linda Marx,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Himes was pleased to see the legislation pass after a volatile several months.
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Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Most of us are really, really pleased to get something.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
Detroit did its due diligence on Okorie as a person and was pleased with his character.
—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Unions attempt to force Newsom’s hand Unions have not been pleased with Newsom over his insistence that state employees need to collaborate more by working in person.
—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Forest is more than pleased by the honors.
—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Esports pros looking specifically for a feathery, quick flicker will be pleased; our favorite deluxe esports model, Razer's Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, weighs more than three times as much.
—
Alice Jovanee,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
Clark was more than pleased with a 64.
—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
DeLozier was pleased with the surprise message, to say the least.
—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Verb
Netflix has a new #1 movie in its top 10 list, a romantic comedy that seems to have pleased both critics and audiences alike, far from a sure thing in that genre.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Success was whatever pleased him that afternoon.
—
Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Success was whatever pleased him that afternoon.
—
Bob Batchelor,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Yet the momentary surprise was not enough to affect a single note of my playing, a fact which pleased me.
—
Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
Standout players The way Jeremy Doku ended the club season will have pleased Garcia.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.
—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.
—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
The president was reportedly pleased by the news of his eldest son's plans to marry again.
—
Linda Marx,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
Adjective
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Adults are just as likely to be delighted, too!
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The Kardashians star drew criticism for wearing the heirloom garment — though Monroe's estate said the Hollywood legend would have been delighted to see Kim in the gown.
Adjective
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After the final friendly, when a reporter remarked on the team's fluidity and intensity, Pochettino looked satisfied.
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The piece is currently available in 15 colors and has more than 3,900 five-star reviews from satisfied shoppers.
Verb
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In the outdoor category, we’re thrilled to have found the Signature Design by Ashley Clare View Outdoor Patio Sofa so steeply discounted.
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The Courant has reported some colonists were not exactly thrilled by the notion of severing ties with England and that true believers in independence probably initially were in the minority, as with all revolutions.
Verb
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Farshidfard, a Long Beach State alum, says he's wanted to give back to the community that gave him so much since moving to the area.
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Jones’ mother wanted to know what happened to her only child, Fair said.
Adjective
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After a road trip that ended with a disappointing sweep in Detroit, the White Sox are glad to be back home for a division duel against the Cleveland Guardians that kicks off on Monday night.
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Burnham is a proven-glad hander who knows how to charmingly converse with individuals.
Adjective
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Sandy is happy with the decision as well.
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The open-air happy-hour atmosphere is laid-back, family-friendly, community-oriented, and tropical while still delivering on quality music.
Verb
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Milk will need to be warmed first.
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Shoppers stepped up their spending in May and surpassed expectations as temperatures warmed and gasoline prices cooled.
Verb
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The girlfriend, who wished not to be named, believes the shooter may have been targeting the wrong man since Ortiz was so new to the neighborhood.
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In an Instagram post shared on Sunday, June 21, the content creator and father of nine wished fellow dads a happy Father's Day.
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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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