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
Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
All those horses’ connections would only be delighted to see Fierceness get in the middle of that six-way battle and succumb with a flibbertigibbet Derby-style run out at Del Mar.
Guy Martin has written for Forbes since 2014.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Fans were delighted to see Donna supporting Swift at the show after the two started developing a close bond at Travis’ Kansas City Chiefs games starting in September 2023 and in private.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
But devoted fans of Jansson, the Finnish author better known for her Moomins books for children, will be delighted that her delicately personal work hasn’t been punched up.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Although the planning commission’s decision was purely symbolic because the City Council is the final arbiter, some nurses were delighted to hear San Jose officials stand up to HCA.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
All those horses’ connections would only be delighted to see Fierceness get in the middle of that six-way battle and succumb with a flibbertigibbet Derby-style run out at Del Mar.
Guy Martin has written for Forbes since 2014.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Fans were delighted to see Donna supporting Swift at the show after the two started developing a close bond at Travis’ Kansas City Chiefs games starting in September 2023 and in private.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
But devoted fans of Jansson, the Finnish author better known for her Moomins books for children, will be delighted that her delicately personal work hasn’t been punched up.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighted
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All will be glad when this singularly nasty election is over.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
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All in all, the Warriors are glad to have their leader back for this game.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Morning Glory: Israel strikes back and the world should be thankful.Fox News, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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But these days, Franco is thankful for his fall from grace.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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Mishima was thrilled with the resulting portraits and agreed to become the subject of a series of photos by Hosoe.News Desk, Artforum, 3 Oct. 2024
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Each film offers a unique lens into moments that resonate culturally and emotionally, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this legacy.Peter White, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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If engineers understand customer needs and make customers feel understood, then customers are satisfied, even if the solution takes longer than expected.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rather than being purely floral, which rose scents tend to be, there’s a splash of passionfruit warmed by saffron, a pinch of black pepper, and a smooth base of sandalwood.Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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While their friendship has long warmed the hearts of fans, their relationship had its highs and lows.Esther Kang, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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From cuddly rodents to happy amphibians to waddling birds, enjoy these delightful animals.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Aaron Cash, one of Quinteros' attorneys, said his client was happy with the judge's decision.Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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