delighted
adjective
de·light·ed
di-ˈlī-təd 
dē-
1
obsolete
: delightful
2
: highly pleased
was delighted to see her friend
delightedly
adverb
delightedness
noun
Examples of delighted in a Sentence
The children were especially delighted that there were enough cookies for each of them to have two.
We were delighted by the performance.
They are delighted at the prospect of a visit from their grandchildren.
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Art, expanding beyond rice pudding, delighted in making the garum from scratch, showing a flair for rotten fish.
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Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
Happy workers create a delicious masterpiece for each delighted customer.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Agar's grandmother, visibly delighted, turns to find Minnie behind her and immediately bends down to greet her.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Analysis by Dermot Corrigan Cazorla playing another season for Oviedo will be hugely welcomed by everyone at his hometown club, while supporters at other stadiums around La Liga will also be delighted at seeing one of Spanish football’s most popular characters once again.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
Happy workers create a delicious masterpiece for each delighted customer.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Agar's grandmother, visibly delighted, turns to find Minnie behind her and immediately bends down to greet her.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Analysis by Dermot Corrigan Cazorla playing another season for Oviedo will be hugely welcomed by everyone at his hometown club, while supporters at other stadiums around La Liga will also be delighted at seeing one of Spanish football’s most popular characters once again.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for delighted
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delighted. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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