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 world came to us, and many of us delighted in being good hosts. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

The gosiwon residents were delighted to supplement their rations with Bo’s regular food bonuses. — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

Encompassing 200 miles of North Carolina coastline, the family of barrier islands known as the Outer Banks have fascinated and delighted visitors since the early 1800s. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Shoppers are also delighted by the ease of use, installation, and convenience of these plastic replacement flowers. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 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