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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Tim Robinson plays Craig, a dad who is delighted to pal around with his new neighbor, Austin (Paul Rudd), until a boys’ night ends in a punch and, eventually, someone calling the cops.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
That second post added to the growing affection for Cannoli, leading to more views and comments from delighted viewers.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
One senses Worth delighted in the extravagance proposed to clients and savoir faire made possible by his petites mains (still a term used in haute couture).
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 7 May 2025
Raghavan remains deeply involved in these collaborations, delighted to see others build on his work.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
That second post added to the growing affection for Cannoli, leading to more views and comments from delighted viewers.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
One senses Worth delighted in the extravagance proposed to clients and savoir faire made possible by his petites mains (still a term used in haute couture).
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 7 May 2025
Raghavan remains deeply involved in these collaborations, delighted to see others build on his work.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 7 May 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 23 May. 2025.
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