Synonyms for

Pleased

Verb / pli:zd / Another word for pleased — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Feeling happy or satisfied with something.

Synonyms & similar words

delight displease proudof please displeased happy satisfied content delighted joyful glad thrilled gratified appreciative thankful cheerful elated exultant overjoyed ecstatic tickled pleasurable enjoyable agreeable grateful

Synonyms by register

Formal

gratified content satisfied fulfilled

Informal

happy glad chuffed thrilled delighted

Literary

joyful elated gleeful

Antonyms

displeased unhappy sad disappointed annoyed upset dissatisfied

Common collocations

  • pleased to meet you
  • pleased with the results
  • pleased about the news
  • pleased with yourself
  • pleased to hear
  • pleased to see
  • pleased with the progress

Word family

noun pleasure
verb please
adjective pleased
adverb pleasingly

Usage note

While 'pleased' often implies a mild satisfaction, it can also be used to express a more significant level of happiness. Be mindful of context to convey the intended degree of positive emotion.

Example sentences

  1. I was pleased with how well my team played.
  2. She was pleased with the gift she received.
  3. He was pleased to see his old friend again.
  4. The customer was pleased with the service she received at the restaurant.
  5. The teacher was pleased with the progress her students were making.

Quotes

  • I am pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to the school.
  • It is always a pleasure to be pleased.
  • The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

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