ปลาบปลื้ม
be deeply delighted
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- 1 be deeply delighted、be thrilled、be moved with joy
This word describes being deeply delighted or moved by something positive, often with pride, gratitude, or honor mixed in. It is stronger and a bit more formal than simply feeling happy.
be deeply delighted、be thrilled、be moved with joy
Used when someone feels deeply pleased, touched, or thrilled by good news, praise, success, kindness, or an honor.
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พ่อแม่ปลาบปลื้มที่ลูกสอบติดมหาวิทยาลัย phɔ̂ɔ mɛ̂ɛ plàap plʉ̂ʉm thîi lûuk sɔ̀ɔp tìt mahǎawítthayaalay The parents were thrilled that their child got into university. พ่อแม่ปลาบปลื้มที่ลูกสอบติดมหาวิทยาลัย details
Learning notes
Explanation
ปลาบปลื้ม describes a warm, powerful feeling of joy that rises in the heart. It is often used for receiving an award, being praised, seeing a family member succeed, experiencing kindness, or feeling honored. Common patterns include ปลาบปลื้มมาก “be very deeply delighted,” ปลาบปลื้มใจ “feel deeply moved with joy,” ปลาบปลื้มที่... “be delighted that...,” and ปลาบปลื้มกับ... “be delighted by/with...”
Usage
It appears in everyday speech when the emotion is strong, but it is especially common in speeches, news, expressions of gratitude, award-related contexts, success stories, and situations where someone feels proud of another person.
Caution
Avoid using it for casual fun or simple likes. For “having fun with friends” or “liking this food,” words such as สนุก, ดีใจ, or ชอบ are more natural.
Differences from similar words
1 be deeply delighted synonyms
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ดีใจ means ordinary happiness or gladness. ปลาบปลื้ม is stronger and suggests being deeply touched, proud, or grateful.
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ปลื้ม is more conversational and can mean being pleased, impressed, or fond of someone or something. ปลาบปลื้ม sounds weightier and more formal, with a stronger sense of heartfelt delight.
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ปลื้มปีติ also expresses deep joy and can sound rather formal or elevated. ปลาบปลื้ม is usable in both everyday and public contexts for heartfelt delight or being moved with joy.