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adjective

Definition of ticklednext
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight I'm tickled that you like the present so much

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tickled

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verb

past tense of tickle
1
as in stung

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as in titillated

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickled
  1. delighted
  2. bored
  3. excited
  4. glad
  5. amused
  6. satisfied
  7. satiated
  8. thankful
Adjective
  • Come From Away Broadway fans will be delighted to know that there's something for them, too, as AppleTV+ has the Broadway recording of Come from Away.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Zambra is palpably delighted by these calls and, more broadly, by getting to share his son with others.
    Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of delighted
Verb
  • The artist who would eventually become the voice of a generation was then a 19-year-old college dropout bored with the Midwest and intrigued by the folk music coming out of Lower Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The artist who would eventually become the voice of a generation was then a 19-year-old college dropout bored with the Midwest and intrigued by the folk music coming out of Lower Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of bored
Verb
  • Despite initial concerns around burnout and job displacement, most workers are excited by the prospects of incorporating generative AI into their roles, with 93% of banking employees eager to use it.
    David Parker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • You must be excited your film is doing so well.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • So glad The Athletic finally has a team dedicated to creating data visualizations!
    Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • In story-ballet mode, the corps brings the main characters’ props onstage—such as scarves that represent the blood of the security guard’s many victims—and then exits with glad little jetés.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of glad
Verb
  • But everyone was amused by his personality, style, and third-person references to himself.
    Josh Dubow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
  • About the only thing that amused me was the curtain that greeted us on arrival into the National Theatre’s Lyttelton Theatre.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of amused
Adjective
  • The healthcare industry finds itself at a crossroads, where none of the key players — payers, providers, or patients — are truly satisfied with the current system.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Jenkins said her office was satisfied with the verdict, despite seeking a first-degree murder conviction.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of satisfied
Verb
  • There are plenty of restaurants to keep you satiated and hydrated throughout your stay, including Rendezvous at Ecolodge, Tropics Café, Brigadoon, and Bizzy B Bakery.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The versatile food is also a major part of breakfast time because it's made of filling protein to keep you satiated and clear-headed until lunch.
    Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of satiated
Adjective
  • What People Are Saying Rogan was thankful for the reassurance from Graves.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The year 2024 saw heartfelt reunions, inspiring immigrant athletes, thankful refugees and immigrants who sacrificed to make a better life for their families and adopted country.
    Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of thankful
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