ปลื้ม
be delighted
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- 1 be delighted、be deeply pleased、feel gratified
- 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.
be delighted、be deeply pleased、feel gratified
Expresses being deeply pleased, touched, or gratified by good news, praise, or someone’s success.
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ได้ยินคำชมแล้วปลื้มใจ dây yin kham chom lɛ́ɛw plʉ̂ʉm cay Hearing the compliment made me feel deeply pleased. ได้ยินคำชมแล้วปลื้มใจ details
admire、have a crush on、be fond of
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.