pleased
pleased
/pliːzd/
1 feeling happy about something
You're coming? I'm so pleased.
pleased with somebody/something She was very pleased with her exam results.
Mary and I were most pleased with the present we bought in Edinburgh.
The boss should be pleased with you.
pleased at something She seemed pleased at our success.
pleased about something You're looking very pleased about something.
pleased for somebody I'm very pleased for you both.
pleased (that)… I'm really pleased (that) you're feeling better.
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2 pleased to do something happy or willing to do something
We are always pleased to be able to help.
I was pleased to hear you've been promoted.
Aren't you pleased to see me?
(especially British English) Pleased to meet you (= said when you are introduced to somebody).
We are pleased to announce that the winner of our competition is…
Thank you for your invitation, which I am very pleased to accept.
I am pleased to inform you that the book you ordered has arrived.
I am pleased to say that my leg has completely healed.
Idioms
not pleased; angry
She was none too pleased at having to do it all again.
He did not look too pleased when I told him.
She was not best pleased with his choice.
TOPICS FeelingsC2
very happy or willing to do something
We're only too pleased to help.
very pleased/proud
Now he’s passed his driving test, he’s as pleased as Punch.
Similes in idioms