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ปลื้ม

Pronunciation

plʉ̂ʉm

ปลื้ม

plʉ̂ʉm

be delighted

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  1. 1 be delighted、be deeply pleased、feel gratified
  2. 2 admire、have a crush on、be fond of

Describes feeling deeply pleased, touched, or gratified by something positive. When directed toward a person, it can also express admiration or a mild crush.

1

be delighted、be deeply pleased、feel gratified

Verb⭐️3 Common

Expresses being deeply pleased, touched, or gratified by good news, praise, or someone’s success.

2

admire、have a crush on、be fond of

Verb⭐️3 Common Casual

In conversational use, expresses admiration for someone or a mild, often unspoken romantic interest.

Learning notes

Explanation

ปลื้ม centers on the feeling of being emotionally filled by something positive. Depending on context, it may combine happiness with gratification, pride, or being touched. ปลื้มใจ is a common expression emphasizing heartfelt pleasure. In conversation, แอบปลื้ม followed by a person means to secretly admire that person or have a quiet crush on them.

Usage

Commonly used when someone feels proud of a family member’s success, touched by praise, or highly satisfied with a positive result. It is also used conversationally for admiration or a mild crush on a senior, celebrity, or other appealing person.

Caution

ปลื้ม does not mean that an activity is fun; สนุก is used for that. When used about a person, it may indicate admiration or a light crush, not necessarily love.

Differences from similar words

1 be delighted synonyms

2 admire synonyms

  • ชอบ is the general word for liking a person or thing. ปลื้ม toward a person more often suggests admiration, excitement, or a light crush.

  • รัก expresses love or a definite romantic attachment. ปลื้ม can describe simple admiration or a mild crush and does not necessarily imply love.

Component words

Other words containing ปลื้ม

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