pleased
UK: pliːzd | US: pliːzd
Definition
adj. feeling or showing satisfaction or happiness
adj. (formal) willing or glad to do something
Structure
please <to satisfy>ed <adjective suffix (past participle)>
Etymology
The word "pleased" originates from the verb "please," which comes from Old French plaisir (to please), derived from Latin placēre (to be agreeable). The suffix "-ed" transforms it into an adjective, indicating a state of satisfaction. The evolution reflects a shift from an action ("to please") to a resulting emotional state ("pleased").
Examples
No data yet.