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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By building ethical, explainable and collaborative AI systems, agencies can keep clients delighted and employees empowered.
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Joel Frenette, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The machine was actually suggested to him by his primary care physician, both of whom are delighted with its smart design and solid construction.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Barcelona have addressed the weaknesses Flick identified at the start of the summer, and the players who stayed at the club are delighted to keep working under him.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
Less accomplished drivers experiencing one of Renault’s tiny terrors (nearly a foot shorter than the original Mazda Miata) for the first time will be delighted, but soon realize that the car’s close-ratio gearbox demands that the engine be revved, and turbo lag comes along for every ride.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
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Joel Frenette, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The machine was actually suggested to him by his primary care physician, both of whom are delighted with its smart design and solid construction.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Barcelona have addressed the weaknesses Flick identified at the start of the summer, and the players who stayed at the club are delighted to keep working under him.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
Less accomplished drivers experiencing one of Renault’s tiny terrors (nearly a foot shorter than the original Mazda Miata) for the first time will be delighted, but soon realize that the car’s close-ratio gearbox demands that the engine be revved, and turbo lag comes along for every ride.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for delighted
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delighted. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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