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 of delighted

• pleased
• glad
• thankful
• satisfied
• happy

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

While some fans seem delighted by the relationship between the two elite athletes, the high-profile duo has also faced a series of complaints. —Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

Schiaparelli never failed to seek out—or be delighted by—the shock of the new. —Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026

But when people are genuinely delighted by something new, that’s a real moment. —Todd Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026

After attention from delighted passengers grew, the possum eventually left the gift shop on its own and wandered into the main terminal, apparently ready to explore new horizons. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of delight entry 2

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for delighted

• affrighted
• alighted
• benighted
• excited
• farsighted
• highlighted
• ignited
• incited
• indicted
• invited
• nearsighted
• recited

Kids Definition

delighted

adjective

de·​light·​ed

di-ˈlīt-əd

: highly pleased : gratified, joyous

delightedly adverb

delightedness noun