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
The delighted customers purchased many baby dolls and carriages as a result.
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Stephanie Forshee, Fortune, 14 May 2024
Days after announcing their exciting baby news, the HGTV star spoke to PEOPLE on the red carpet at the Environmental Media Awards Gala in Los Angeles and shared that the couple is delighted that their family is growing.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
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Stephanie Forshee, Fortune, 14 May 2024
Days after announcing their exciting baby news, the HGTV star spoke to PEOPLE on the red carpet at the Environmental Media Awards Gala in Los Angeles and shared that the couple is delighted that their family is growing.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 13 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 18 May. 2024.
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