delighted

adjective

de·​light·​ed di-ˈlī-təd How to pronounce delighted (audio)
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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Tim Robinson plays Craig, a dad who is delighted to pal around with his new neighbor, Austin (Paul Rudd), until a boys’ night ends in a punch and, eventually, someone calling the cops. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025 That second post added to the growing affection for Cannoli, leading to more views and comments from delighted viewers. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 One senses Worth delighted in the extravagance proposed to clients and savoir faire made possible by his petites mains (still a term used in haute couture). Amy Verner, Vogue, 7 May 2025 Raghavan remains deeply involved in these collaborations, delighted to see others build on his work. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for delighted

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of delighted was in 1601

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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delighted. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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delighted

adjective
de·​light·​ed
di-ˈlīt-əd
: highly pleased : gratified, joyous
delightedly adverb
delightedness noun

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