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 of delighted

• pleased
• glad
• thankful
• satisfied
• happy

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The attorney representing Peralta, Robert Zarco, was equally delighted. —Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025

The episode begins in 1908 with a less-malevolent, non-supernatural Pennywise the Dancing Clown performing for a delighted audience of children. —Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025

Alex has the world’s most lovably supportive parents (Christine Ebersole and Ciarán Hinds), who are delighted to babysit at the drop of a hat or the booking of a last-minute gig. —Justin Chang, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025

Everybody's not delighted with every decision every day. —Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of delight entry 2

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for delighted

• affrighted
• alighted
• benighted
• excited
• farsighted
• highlighted
• ignited
• incited
• indicted
• invited
• nearsighted
• recited

Kids Definition

delighted

adjective

de·​light·​ed

di-ˈlīt-əd

: highly pleased : gratified, joyous

delightedly adverb

delightedness noun