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
Synonyms
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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Paul Liberatore, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
One person who was thoroughly delighted by the chaos: Gwendoline Christie, who says the goats were one of her favorite parts of Severance’s first season.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of The Royal Family have all been informed and are delighted with the news.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Paul Liberatore, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
One person who was thoroughly delighted by the chaos: Gwendoline Christie, who says the goats were one of her favorite parts of Severance’s first season.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of The Royal Family have all been informed and are delighted with the news.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Get the Recipe 17 of 20 Rotel Sausage Dip
Game day guests will be delighted to see this classic dip on the menu for the big game.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2025.
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