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
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Strickland was pleased with how the Stallions rose up to the challenge of playing in the elite Division 1 that has 12 teams playing in the 16-team bracket (four teams had first-round byes).
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Trump has wanted to build the ballroom for more than a decade, but not everyone is pleased with the developments, and historic preservation groups are expressing concerns.
—NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Reportedly, the two are not too pleased about the fact that Prince Andrew is still living at Royal Lodge, with royal author Tina Brown explaining that the couple wants Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, gone.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
Many probably aren’t aware of Knueppel’s defensive skills, but Lee is and seems to be genuinely pleased.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Redick wasn't pleased with one specific aspect of the game.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Celine is certainly not pleased with her CEO.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Amid all the fanfare, the SKIMS founder had a chance to chat with Variety on the carpet and admitted that going incognito was a last minute decision that her makeup artist wasn't so pleased about.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
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
Archie is carried out to the car in his bed, pleased with his decision.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
While acknowledging the challenges and volatility of the current global scenario, the group’s chief executive officer Andrea Guerra sounded pleased with the performance during a call with analysts on Thursday at the end of trading in Hong Kong, where the company is publicly listed.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Strickland was pleased with how the Stallions rose up to the challenge of playing in the elite Division 1 that has 12 teams playing in the 16-team bracket (four teams had first-round byes).
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Trump has wanted to build the ballroom for more than a decade, but not everyone is pleased with the developments, and historic preservation groups are expressing concerns.
—NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Reportedly, the two are not too pleased about the fact that Prince Andrew is still living at Royal Lodge, with royal author Tina Brown explaining that the couple wants Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, gone.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
Many probably aren’t aware of Knueppel’s defensive skills, but Lee is and seems to be genuinely pleased.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Redick wasn't pleased with one specific aspect of the game.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Celine is certainly not pleased with her CEO.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Amid all the fanfare, the SKIMS founder had a chance to chat with Variety on the carpet and admitted that going incognito was a last minute decision that her makeup artist wasn't so pleased about.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
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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Moments later, however, the footage cuts to a much happier scene—Burrow sitting in the grooming chair, tongue out and tail wagging, delighted to see his owner nearby.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Wood appeared genuinely delighted by the scene unfolding around him.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While not entirely up to par with its predecessor, its incorporation of the Amityville house murders, Joseph Bishara's haunting musical score, and Wan's hyper-frenzied direction should still leave most Conjuring fans satisfied.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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The pact is said be worth as much as $70 million to Allen — assuming that pre-determined audience metrics are satisfied — over the life of the contract.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trump’s aggressive second-term agenda has thrilled his supporters, but Democrats are hoping many voters see it as overreach.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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In Georgia, Mariska Hargitay answers questions about her documentary film, My Mom Jayne, as Tessa Thompson is thrilled to be honored with an award at a screening and award presentation for Hedda.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, Brockman wanted to go big or go home.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In their middle-of-the-night, middle-of-the street confrontation, Lee told Chutto that his grandfather wanted to claim the land.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Harrison would have been glad of the assist, too.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 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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For best results, reheat in the oven at 325°F until warmed through and the puff pastry is crisp again.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Pettis said as climate change has warmed ocean waters, the whales have moved into new locations to follow their food sources.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One coworker, dressed as Prince, wished to meet Mariah Carey, but only got a cardboard cutout.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The mother of one went on to thank her friends, the Barbados tourism board, and everyone who wished her a happy birthday.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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