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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Ju Workshop and Boutique Fans of handblown glass will be delighted with the creative pieces handmade and on display at this workshop and boutique.
—
Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Vassos appeared delighted as the men stepped out one by one, each determined to make a colorful first impression.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
Speaking of which, Caribbean culture can’t be enjoyed by sight alone, so attendees had their taste buds delighted with doubles and aloo pies, which are popular Trinidadian street foods.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 5 Sep. 2024
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'Cross'
Fans of James Patterson’s thrilling Alex Cross series are surely delighted that the beloved books are finally coming to Prime Video on Nov. 14.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Vassos appeared delighted as the men stepped out one by one, each determined to make a colorful first impression.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
Speaking of which, Caribbean culture can’t be enjoyed by sight alone, so attendees had their taste buds delighted with doubles and aloo pies, which are popular Trinidadian street foods.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 5 Sep. 2024
Buy Now Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline Share Multiple High-Tension Moments in Disclaimer Trailer
09 of 14
'Cross'
Fans of James Patterson’s thrilling Alex Cross series are surely delighted that the beloved books are finally coming to Prime Video on Nov. 14.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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 1 Oct. 2024.
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