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Definition of pleased

pleased

/pliːzd/
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• adjective

1

Feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation.

Example

"The committee was very pleased with the thoroughness of her research proposal."

2

Willing or glad to do something (used especially in polite or formal expressions).

Example

"Our customer service team will be pleased to assist you with your inquiry."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Pleased' is primarily used as a predicate adjective (e.g., 'she was pleased with the result') rather than directly before a noun, though it can modify expressions of facial emotion (e.g., 'a pleased smile').

• Rhymes for pleased

• Nearby Words

pleasantness
pleasantry
please
pleased
pleasedly
pleaser
pleasing

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the past participle of the verb 'please', which entered Middle English from Old French 'plaisir' and ultimately derives from Latin 'placere' ('to be acceptable or agreeable').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pleased. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pleased
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