as in pleased
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
we're delighted to meet you finally!
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as in joyed
to feel or express joy or triumph
I delighted at the sight of my old schoolyard tormentor standing behind the fast-food counter, asking customers if they wanted fries
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as in satisfied
to give satisfaction to
the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words
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Recent Examples of delighted
Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Our enemies are delighted that their years-long efforts to worsen our divisions have worked so well.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
She's been delighted by all the positivity and support that social media users have shown.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
No worries—your guests are sure to be just as delighted to have a Trader Joe's French Apple Tart instead.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
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The client wanted an heirloom for each of her two daughters but also a table large enough for hosting, a challenge that bedevilled and delighted Method Studio at every stage.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Our enemies are delighted that their years-long efforts to worsen our divisions have worked so well.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
She's been delighted by all the positivity and support that social media users have shown.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
No worries—your guests are sure to be just as delighted to have a Trader Joe's French Apple Tart instead.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for delighted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighted
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So glad The Athletic finally has a team dedicated to creating data visualizations!Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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In story-ballet mode, the corps brings the main characters’ props onstage—such as scarves that represent the blood of the security guard’s many victims—and then exits with glad little jetés.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mariah Carey has a million reasons to be thankful this holiday season.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rolan is especially thankful for the work the organization did to bring her family together.Abigail Adams, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Former receiver Marlon Williams, who played for the Knights from 2017-20, was thrilled about Milton’s return.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Even though the findings still have to undergo peer review, scientists are thrilled with the new work.Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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The healthcare industry finds itself at a crossroads, where none of the key players — payers, providers, or patients — are truly satisfied with the current system.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Companies were less satisfied with current business.Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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Coat finger tips in warmed coconut oil and apply to scalp, using it as a slip for the massage.Ana Morales, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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Since 1979, the Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the global average.Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
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But the truth is, being happy 100% of the time is unrealistic for both adults and children.Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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Despite Sickle's happy ending, there are still plenty of dogs looking for new forever homes across the country.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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