oddly pleased
Frequency: 4.00.9 per million words
Pleased in a strange or unexpected way.
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Examples (10)
- He found himself oddly pleased by the unexpected turn of events.
- She was oddly pleased with the strange gift, despite its unconventional nature.
- The cat seemed oddly pleased with its new, uncomfortable sleeping spot.
- I felt oddly pleased when my elaborate plan failed, as it meant less work.
- Despite the chaos, the manager appeared oddly pleased with the team's effort.
- He gave an oddly pleased smile, as if he knew something no one else did.
- The child was oddly pleased by the sound of thunder, while others were scared.
- You look oddly pleased for someone who just lost a bet.
- To everyone's surprise, she was oddly pleased by the criticism.
- I am oddly pleased that my flight was delayed, giving me more time to read.