How to Use delighted in a Sentence

delighted

adjective

• They are delighted at the prospect of a visit from their grandchildren.
• The children were especially delighted that there were enough cookies for each of them to have two.
• We were delighted by the performance.
• Every parade has an act that draws the eye, that brings a quick smile and a delighted laugh.
  — Bill Glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2021
• And this first batch seems to have hooked players and delighted longtime League fans.
  — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Nov. 2021
• Use the Kano model to prioritize features that users must have, would like to have, and would be delighted to have.
  — Paul Genberg, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021
• Visitors will feel relieved and delighted to see this refreshing citrus spritz in your bathroom.
  — Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com, 21 Nov. 2021
• But Marty is predictably delighted when Ike starts to make gestures toward staying for a while.
  — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2021
• Murry was delighted at how beautifully the color contrasted with his skin.
  — Jarrett Earnest, The New York Review of Books, 17 Nov. 2021
• Despite not initially recognizing them, Oakley soon grew delighted and jumped all over them.
  — David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
• Of course, ProPublica reporters would be delighted to receive any and all leaks sources can share about the transition.
  — Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2024
• Avny joined BlueStem in May 2021 and was delighted with the steps taken to ensure success for new staff.
  — Sheryl Stillman, Wired, 28 Nov. 2021
• Coravin delighted wine collectors and sommeliers a decade ago with its contraption that extracts wine through a cork and inserts argon gas to preserve the remainder.
  — Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2021
• Lozano is delighted to be able to oblige Luminaria-goers with an in-person celebration of the city’s arts community.
  — Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Nov. 2021
• Reid's serenade, performed at a piano by the sea somewhere, was shown side by side with a video of O'Hara's delighted and emotional reaction.
  — Tyler Aquilina, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2021
• To this day, Wachs is delighted by the thrill of the find.
  — Kate Dwyer, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2024
• Part of the crowd was delighted; the rest wanted to puke.
  — Popular Science, 20 July 2023
• She was delighted by the prospect of taking her girls there.
  — Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2023
• Craighead crossed the room with a delighted smile and open arms.
  — David Montgomery, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2022
• When Seger gave his dad a shoutout from the stage, John Rutherford said his dad was delighted.
  — Detroit Free Press, 29 May 2024
• The Trump campaign, for their part, seems delighted with the status quo.
  — Philip Elliott, TIME, 28 June 2024
• King Charles was said to be delighted that his son stood in for him and represented the U.K. at the event.
  — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
• We were surprised by some of the cars, impressed by a few, and delighted by a couple.
  — Kevin Smith, Car and Driver, 4 Mar. 2023
• Adames was delighted to learn that the bell may be traveling, as well.
  — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 May 2022
• Bob Dohnal, who has hosted the event every year, was delighted to see a strong turnout.
  — Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2022
• Barker's final strikes on the drums marked the end of the show and praise from a delighted, but drenched audience.
  — Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022
• Back in 2018, when Kane signed his current deal, the club filmed a short video to announce the news to delighted, relieved fans.
  — Rory Smith, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2023
• Popular artists of that time delighted in the drink so much that word got out about the cool factor.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
• Should two or more make it, the agency would be both surprised and delighted.
  — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Dec. 2021
• The Umbrellas are delighted to see their brother in the flesh again.
  — Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 May 2022

Last Updated: 16 Dec 2024