What is another word for was pleased?

Pronunciation: [wɒz plˈiːzd] (IPA)

There are plenty of synonyms that can be used to express the sentiment of being pleased. Some good options include "delighted," "glad," "happy," "joyful," "content," "satisfied," "grateful," "ecstatic," "thrilled," "elated," "overjoyed," "euphoric," "blissful," "contented," "pleasure," "gratified," and "tickled pink." Depending on the context in which the word is being used, certain synonyms may be a more appropriate fit than others. However, all of these words are good alternatives to "was pleased" and can help add more nuanced meaning to a sentence or statement.

What are the hypernyms for Was pleased?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for was pleased?

Antonyms for the phrase "was pleased" include feelings of discontent, unfulfillment, and dissatisfaction. Related words like "was disappointed" and "was disheartened" suggest feelings of letdown or failure. Additionally, "was frustrated" conveys a sense of exasperation and annoyance, while "was irritated" implies an unexpected source of aggravation. Finally, antonyms such as "was saddened" and "was grieved" demonstrate a loss or sadness at something that was once happy or fulfilling. These words can be used to convey a wide range of emotions and moods opposite to the originally intended meaning, and add variation in writing and speaking.

What are the antonyms for Was pleased?

Famous quotes with Was pleased

  • When we went to cover it I thought we would change it to a song of loving and longing instead of the sex machine song Kylie turned it into. I've met Kylie and told her we were covering her song and she was pleased.
    Wayne Coyne
  • I was scared I was going to have some weird shape to my head and I was pleased that I didn't.
    Edward Furlong
  • But after he was pleased to reveal himself to me I did presently, like Abraham, run to Hagar. And after that he did let me see the atheism of my own heart, for which I begged of the Lord that it might not remain in my heart.
    Anne Hutchinson
  • The Lord knows that I could not open scripture; he must by his prophetical office open it unto me. So after that being unsatisfied in the thing, the Lord was pleased to bring this scripture out of the Hebrews.
    Anne Hutchinson
  • I was pleased that two very disparate photographs, two images that each worked in their own way had appealed enough to other people for them to buy them. I was also relieved they weren't the last ones purchased, and that they sold for a pound more than the frame was worth.
    Graeme Le Saux

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