pleased — feeling happy or satisfied about something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling happy or satisfied about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /pliːzd/
Example Sentences
- My cat looked extremely pleased after knocking my phone off the table.
- I was pleased to find out that the exam was postponed.
- He was pleased with himself for finally beating his little sister at chess... once.
pleased
ADJECTIVE[/pliːzd/]
feeling happy or satisfied about something
She looked pleased when she opened the birthday gift from her friend.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Pleased derives from the verb please, which originates from Latin placere (to please, satisfy). The word entered English through Old French plaisir (pleasure, enjoyment), evolving from its Latin roots through Norman French influence after the 11th-century conquest.
Breakdown
please (from Latin placere, to please) + -ed (past participle suffix, forming an adjective indicating a state of being). The -ed suffix transforms the verb into an adjective meaning 'in a state of having been pleased.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat looked extremely pleased after knocking my phone off the table.”
“I was pleased to find out that the exam was postponed.”
“He was pleased with himself for finally beating his little sister at chess... once.”
“The teacher seemed pleased with our project presentation.”
“She was pleased when the pizza delivery guy arrived before she even finished ordering in her head.”
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