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.
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At my house, its matchbooks, coffee mugs, and even wine glasses, and my guests are often delighted by the extra detail.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
The fashion enthusiast in your life will be delighted to find this wrapped up under their tree!
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
The fashion enthusiast in your life will be delighted to find this wrapped up under their tree!
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delighted. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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