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
King Charles was said to be delighted that his son stood in for him and represented the U.K. at the event.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
Pierre Audi, the Armory’s artistic director, sat nearby, visibly delighted by the scene around him.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 3 June 2024
Zelenskiy has said Russian President Vladimir Putin will be delighted if Biden misses the summit.
—Fox News, 3 June 2024
Away luggage fans will be delighted to know that The Trunk offers a complete redesign from its standard suitcases, which are basically different sizes of the same layout.
—Cassandra Brooklyn, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
Pierre Audi, the Armory’s artistic director, sat nearby, visibly delighted by the scene around him.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 3 June 2024
Zelenskiy has said Russian President Vladimir Putin will be delighted if Biden misses the summit.
—Fox News, 3 June 2024
Away luggage fans will be delighted to know that The Trunk offers a complete redesign from its standard suitcases, which are basically different sizes of the same layout.
—Cassandra Brooklyn, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 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 11 Jun. 2024.
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