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

West said Eisner was particularly delighted with the stage trickery that allowed a child actor to be seen as Chip, a teacup. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026

Clearly delighted to be in their company, Beck ups his game accordingly. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026

While some fans seem delighted by the relationship between the two elite athletes, the high-profile duo has also faced a series of complaints. —Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

Schiaparelli never failed to seek out—or be delighted by—the shock of the new. —Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026

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