pleased

UK
/pliːzd/
US
/plizd/

Translations

pleasedpast participle
UK
/pliːzd/
US
/plizd/
Functions as the past participle of the verb "please" when used adjectivally.
The pleased audience gave the performers a standing ovation.
Le public satisfait a offert une ovation debout aux artistes.
Additional translations
pleasedadjective
more pleased
Comp.
most pleased
Super.
UK
/pliːzd/
US
/plizd/
She was pleased with the results of her hard work.
Elle était contente des résultats de son travail acharné.
enchantéFormule de politesse.
Pleased to meet you.
Enchanté de faire votre connaissance.
heureux de
I would be pleased to answer any questions.
Je serais heureux de répondre à toutes vos questions.
Additional translations
raviTon plus soutenu ; exprime une forte satisfaction.
pleaseverb

pleased

Past Simple

pleased
Past Simple
pleased
Past Participle
pleasing
Gerund
UK
/pliːz/
US
/pliz/

Definitions

pleasedpast participle
Past participle form of the verb "please", used to describe someone or something that has been made happy or satisfied.
The pleased audience gave the performers a standing ovation.
pleasedadjective
Feeling or showing satisfaction and happiness.
She was pleased with the results of her hard work.
Willing or ready to do something; happy to oblige.
I would be pleased to answer any questions.
Used in polite expressions to say that one is happy about something.
"Pleased to meet you," she said with a smile.
pleaseverb
To give satisfaction or pleasure to someone.
She always tries to please her parents by getting good grades.
To take one's own wishes or desires into account; to be agreeable.
You may do as you please with the decorations.