pleased
adjective
UK/pliːzd/
US/pliːzd/
Definitions of pleased adjective
- A2
Experiencing happiness or satisfaction.
She was very pleased with the gift.
He was extremely pleased to hear the good news.
I am pleased with our team's performance.
Phrases of pleased adjective
- be pleased to do something
to be very willing or happy to do something
• I am very pleased to assist you with this matter.
Idioms
- pleased with yourself
Feeling happy and content, often with a hint of smugness, due to a personal achievement or fortunate event.
• She looked very pleased with herself after finishing the report.
- (I'm) pleased to meet you
A polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time, indicating pleasure at the meeting.
• Hello, I'm pleased to meet you! My name is Li Ming.
- (as) pleased as Punch
Extremely happy or delighted.
• He was as pleased as Punch when he learned he had been chosen as captain.