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pleased

plea·sed

UK/pliːzd/ US/ˈplizd/ common formal

adjective

1.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

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2.

feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measures your self-worth

  • “proud of their child”
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3.

experiencing pleasure or joy

  • “happy you are here”
  • “pleased with the good news”
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Origin

From Middle English plesed, iplesed (past participle) and Middle English plesede (preterit), both equivalent to please + -ed.

Phrases

  • best pleased
  • is that a gun in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me
  • pleased as punch
  • pleased to meet you
  • pleased with oneself

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