pleased 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of pleasednext
1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight she looked pleased with the gift

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met a sleepy, pleased cat

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

pleased

2 of 2

verb

past tense of please
1
as in thrilled
to give satisfaction to fresh flowers please me greatly

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in wanted
to see fit clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise

Synonyms & Similar Words

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
  1. delighted
  2. satisfied
  3. thrilled
  4. glad
  5. happy
  6. warmed
  7. thankful
Adjective
  • Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The latest entry to the Meet the Parents franchise premiered over 10 years ago, and fans of the movies might be delighted to learn that Universal Pictures wants to get the original cast together for another sequel.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His first pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, was pro-legalization; cannabis advocates were delighted.
    Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of delighted
Adjective
  • The healthcare industry finds itself at a crossroads, where none of the key players — payers, providers, or patients — are truly satisfied with the current system.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Jenkins said her office was satisfied with the verdict, despite seeking a first-degree murder conviction.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of satisfied
Verb
  • Former receiver Marlon Williams, who played for the Knights from 2017-20, was thrilled about Milton’s return.
    Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Even though the findings still have to undergo peer review, scientists are thrilled with the new work.
    Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of thrilled
Adjective
  • So glad The Athletic finally has a team dedicated to creating data visualizations!
    Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • In story-ballet mode, the corps brings the main characters’ props onstage—such as scarves that represent the blood of the security guard’s many victims—and then exits with glad little jetés.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of glad
Adjective
  • Wishing you all a merry Christmas, a happy Hanukkah, and an incredible new year.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • To me, the best trip means one that was utterly peaceful, filled with happy low-stress activities, best enjoyed with others.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of happy
Verb
  • Coat finger tips in warmed coconut oil and apply to scalp, using it as a slip for the massage.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Since 1979, the Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the global average.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of warmed
Adjective
  • Mariah Carey has a million reasons to be thankful this holiday season.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Rolan is especially thankful for the work the organization did to bring her family together.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of thankful
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Thesaurus Entries Near pleased

please

pleased

pleases

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on pleased

Nglish: Translation of pleased for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of pleased for Arabic Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See All

Point of View: It's Personal

Plural and Possessive Names: A Guide

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Words You Always Have to Look Up
See All

Popular in Wordplay

See All

8 Words with Fascinating Histories

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

Birds Say the Darndest Things

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)

10 Scrabble Words Without Any Vowels
See All

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
naughty or nice
Are you naughty or nice? Quiz He's making a quiz, and checking it twice...