pleased
word · lemma: please
/ˈpɫizd/
pleezd
/plˈiːzd/
pleezd
Definition
Feeling happy, satisfied, or glad about something. It is often used after "be" to talk about your reaction to good news, results, or meeting someone.
Usage & Nuances
Usually appears as an adjective after linking verbs: "be pleased," "seem pleased." Common patterns: "pleased with," "pleased about," and the polite phrase "pleased to meet you." "Pleased" is a bit more formal and controlled than "happy."
Spanish: contento - satisfechoPortuguese (BR): contente - satisfeitoPortuguese (PT): contente - satisfeitoChinese (Simplified): 高兴的 - 满意的Chinese (Traditional): 高興的 - 滿意的Hindi: खुश - संतुष्टArabic: مسرور - راضٍBengali: খুশি - সন্তুষ্টRussian: доволен - рада (ж.р.)Japanese: 満足している - 嬉しいVietnamese: hài lòng - vui mừngKorean: memnun - hoşnutTurkish: memnun - hoşnutUrdu: خوش - مطمئنIndonesian: senang - puas
Example Sentences
She is pleased with her test score.
basic
I was pleased to see you yesterday.
basic
The teacher seemed pleased about our work.
basic
I'm really pleased with how the project turned out.
natural
We were pleased to hear that your surgery went well.
natural
The client wasn't pleased with the delay, but they stayed calm.
natural