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pleased

adj.
US //ˈpɫizd// UK //plˈiːzd// pleased
  1. 1 happy or satisfied (adj.)
    A2 Elementary

    feeling happy or satisfied about something.

    feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, often regarding a specific event or outcome.

    Example

    My parents were very pleased with my exam results this year.

    Example

    The board of directors was immensely pleased with the quarterly earnings, which far exceeded the conservative projections made in January.

    Usage

    Commonly followed by the prepositions 'with', 'about', or 'at', or by a to-infinitive.

    Pitfall
    I am very pleased of my new car.
    I am very pleased with my new car.

    Use the preposition 'with' or 'about' to describe the cause of your satisfaction, not 'of'.

  2. 2 polite greeting (adj.)
    A2 Elementary Formal

    a polite way to say hello when you meet someone for the first time.

    used in conventional social formulas to express polite satisfaction upon being introduced to someone.

    Example

    Pleased to meet you, Mr. Smith; I have heard a lot about your work.

    Example

    Upon being introduced to the visiting professor, the dean remarked that he was very pleased to finally meet the author of such a seminal paper.

    Usage

    Almost exclusively used in the phrase 'Pleased to meet you'.

Origin

From Middle English plesed, iplesed (past participle) and Middle English plesede (preterit), both equivalent to please + -ed.

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