# pleaser

/ˈpɫizɝ/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pleaser
Updated: 2026-10-13

## Definition

a person who tries very hard to make other people happy or satisfied, often by doing what they want. You use this to describe someone who cares a lot about being liked.

For teachers: a person who habitually attempts to satisfy or gratify others, often at the expense of their own needs or preferences. Frequently used in the compound 'people-pleaser' to describe a specific personality trait.

## Examples

- He is a real crowd pleaser who loves making people laugh.
- As a natural pleaser, she found it difficult to say no to her colleagues even when she was overwhelmed with work.
- The candidate's platform was a classic crowd pleaser, designed to appeal to the broadest possible demographic without committing to any controversial structural reforms.

## Usage notes

- Often appears in the compound 'people-pleaser' or 'crowd-pleaser'.

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