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

• blissful
• chuffed [British]
• glad
• gratified
• happy
• joyful
• joyous
• pleased
• satisfied
• thankful
• tickled

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

But financial analysts on company earnings calls have been delighted. —Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025

Magic officials are also delighted to add Bane, who brings a toughness similar to what Banchero, Wagner and Suggs already offer. —Josh Robbins, New York Times, 16 June 2025

Merchandise aficionados will be delighted to know that there will be Disney Starlight merchandise available at Magic Kingdom when the parade starts. —Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 13 June 2025

Moore remembers being utterly delighted by that twist. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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