delighted

1 of 2

adjective

de·​light·​ed di-ˈlī-təd 

dē-

1

obsolete : delightful

2

: highly pleased

was delighted to see her friend

delightedly adverb

delightedness noun

delighted

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of delight entry 2

Synonyms of delighted

Adjective

• pleased
• glad
• thankful
• satisfied
• happy

Examples of delighted in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

At a screening in Los Angeles, Oakley was delighted to see younger members of the audience cheering when Willoughby gets his comeuppance and when Elinor and Edward finally kiss. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Wilson is delighted with the fact that the Low has regulars and that the project, so far, has been self-sustaining. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2026

Frakes also clocked how delighted Majel seemed to be to have, after a long stint supporting Gene away from the soundstage, a plumb acting opportunity. — Scott Huver, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Werner Herzog’s Bucking Fastard, starring Rooney and Kate Mara as preternaturally close twins, drew reactions that ranged from delighted appreciation to pure bewilderment. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of delight entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

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