Pleased

Pronunciation: /pliːzd/

Definitions of pleased

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case describing someone's state of being satisfied or happy

Example Sentences

A1 I am pleased to meet you.

A2 She was pleased with the results of her exam.

B1 The manager was pleased with the progress of the project.

B2 I was pleased to hear that you got the job.

C1 The audience was pleased with the performance of the orchestra.

C2 I am pleased to inform you that your proposal has been accepted.

Examples of pleased in a Sentence

formal I am pleased to inform you that your application has been approved.

informal I'm so pleased you could make it to the party!

slang I'm pleased as punch that we won the game.

figurative The artist was pleased as punch with how the exhibit turned out.

Grammatical Forms of pleased

• past tense: pleased
• plural: pleased
• comparative: more pleased
• superlative: most pleased
• present tense: please
• future tense: will please
• perfect tense: have pleased
• continuous tense: am pleasing
• singular: pleased
• positive degree: pleased
• infinitive: to please
• gerund: pleasing
• participle: pleasing

Origin and Evolution of pleased

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'pleased' originated from the Old French word 'plaisir' meaning 'to please' or 'to give pleasure'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pleased' has evolved to encompass a broader range of emotions and satisfaction beyond just giving pleasure, reflecting changes in language and culture.