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
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.
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When Trump won the GOP nomination, these planners (many of whom were former Trump staffers, appointees or admirers) were delighted.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
In October 2023, CNN met Quigley’s two middle-school-age daughters, who seemed delighted to spend time with her.
—Kate Bolduan, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of The Little Mermaid, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Lionsgate’s The German has had a rocky Series Mania but the team behind the Oliver Masucci-starrer will have been delighted with a writing win for creators Moshe Zonder and Ronit Weiss Berkowitz.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
In October 2023, CNN met Quigley’s two middle-school-age daughters, who seemed delighted to spend time with her.
—Kate Bolduan, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of The Little Mermaid, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Lionsgate’s The German has had a rocky Series Mania but the team behind the Oliver Masucci-starrer will have been delighted with a writing win for creators Moshe Zonder and Ronit Weiss Berkowitz.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
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 13 Apr. 2025.
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