Foundation level · Year 4 · free
pleased
adjective · Say it: PLEEZD
What it means
Foundationhappy and satisfied about something
Mum was pleased when I tidied my bedroom without being asked.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- content
- delighted
- glad
- happy
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- annoyed
- displeased
- unhappy
More examples
- Mr Patel looked very pleased with our class assembly.
Where the word comes from
From the old French word 'plaisir', meaning to please.
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