pleased
Translation
pleased, happy, satisfied
Examples
I am pleased with my new car.
I am pleased with my new car.
She was pleased to meet him.
She was pleased to meet him.
He gave a pleased smile.
He gave a pleased smile.
Grammar Patterns
to be pleased with ((sth.)) to be happy or satisfied with (sth.) I am pleased with my new car.
to be pleased to-inf to be happy to do (sth.) She was pleased to meet him.
pleased + [noun] showing pleasure or satisfaction He gave a pleased smile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: happy, satisfied, delighted, content; Antonyms: displeased, unhappy, dissatisfied
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to please', used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
If something 'pleases' you, you feel 'pleased'. It's the resulting emotion of being happy and satisfied.