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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Obed Manuel, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
The adorable video has amassed over 940 comments on TikTok so far, as many internet users were delighted that Marlon finally found his happily ever after.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
So Far The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Stephen Stills was delighted to learn that Frizzel’s relative is country/bluegrass icon Lefty Frizzell.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2025
The Boston Bruins, then, were delighted for his discharge and pregame appearance.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delighted. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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