as in pleased
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
we're delighted to meet you finally!
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as in joyed
to feel or express joy or triumph
I delighted at the sight of my old schoolyard tormentor standing behind the fast-food counter, asking customers if they wanted fries
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as in satisfied
to give satisfaction to
the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words
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Recent Examples of delighted
David Hickey, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Donchey was delighted with the fast and enthusiastic response, and six plays, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes with casts of three to six actors, were selected.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
The comparison likely delighted Israel’s longest-serving leader, whose supporters rapidly shared the article on social media.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The games have caught on, and even delighted tourists have decided to join in, as our colleague Alejandra Arteaga showed us from Mexico City.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Donchey was delighted with the fast and enthusiastic response, and six plays, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes with casts of three to six actors, were selected.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
For 90 minutes Saturday, the magic of Tata Martino delighted Atlanta United supporters.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
The comparison likely delighted Israel’s longest-serving leader, whose supporters rapidly shared the article on social media.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighted
Adjective
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In 2025, target-date funds continued on the track of three trends investors can be relatively pleased about.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Netflix is none too pleased with a claim being made by stand-up comic Mark Normand.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The president satisfied his own ego, displaying no patience, as other bloodthirsty warlords throughout history.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Miami also declined to offer Jovic, though there’s no indication that his inclusion would have satisfied Phoenix.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While the Giants struggled in their home opener, many of the fans were just glad to be back at the ballpark to watch their favorite team.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Nova senior Jayla Huntley-Murphy, 18, was glad that all of her classmates can enjoy the prom without having to worry about the cost.—
Alie Skowronski,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cooper triumphed in the Supporting Actor – Male category for his performance as troubled teenager Jamie Miller in the Netflix series.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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On the women’s side, Sofia Goggia and Laura Pirovano triumphed in the super-G and downhill races, respectively, and both secured the discipline title this weekend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Fabati's said they were thrilled to be able to see the team nearby.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lendeborg was not exactly thrilled with the relocation plan, but far away from home and far away from his mom, he finally was left to make the right choices on his own – to go to class, to go to practice, to work and apply himself.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dante Sealy put a dangerous corner into the box, then SKC keeper John Pulskamp unconvincingly parried it off the crossbar and down to a thankful Frederick, who cleaned up for an easy one.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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As the community slowly returns to normal, everyone here is thankful that nobody was hurt.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reheat chilled eggs in barely simmering water for 1–2 minutes, or cover them with hot tap water and let sit about 30 minutes until warmed through.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Big tech warmed quickly to Whop, as early investors included Peter Thiel and Insight Partners in a $17 million Series A round of funding.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Note that the service isn't particularly happy, helpful, or welcoming, but who has time for pleasantries when you're slammed all day?—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the polite thing to do to maintain some sort of family connection would be to send a gift to the happy couple, along with a card conveying your good wishes.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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