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Pleased

of Please

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Similar meaning 14

Amused 84% connected

of Amuse

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Amused 84% connected

of Amuse

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Delighted 84% connected

of Delight

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Delighted 84% connected

of Delight

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Diverted 84% connected

of Divert

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Diverted 84% connected

of Divert

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Encouraged 84% connected

of Encourage

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Encouraged 84% connected

of Encourage

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Entertained 84% connected

of Entertain

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Entertained 84% connected

of Entertain

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Gratified 84% connected

of Gratify

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Gratified 84% connected

of Gratify

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Proud 84% connected

Feeling or manifesting pride, in a good or bad sense

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Proud 84% connected

Feeling or manifesting pride, in a good or bad sense

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See also 4

Content 66% connected

Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest.

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Content 66% connected

Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest.

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Contented 66% connected

Content; easy in mind; satisfied; quiet; willing.

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Contented 66% connected

Content; easy in mind; satisfied; quiet; willing.

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Near synonym 1

Happy 84% connected

Favored by hap, luck, or fortune; lucky; fortunate; successful; prosperous; satisfying desire; as, a happy expedient; a happy effort; a happy venture…

shades of happiness 55% interchangeable

Curated member of Shades of happiness.

Softer synonym 1

Happy 88% connected

Favored by hap, luck, or fortune; lucky; fortunate; successful; prosperous; satisfying desire; as, a happy expedient; a happy effort; a happy venture…

shades of happiness 62% interchangeable stronger

Moderate happiness about a particular result.

Antonym 2

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