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

Families rent crab pots and put their catch in plastic buckets held by delighted children. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026

The delighted screams were coming from a man wearing a Mexico soccer jersey in the first row. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

West said Eisner was particularly delighted with the stage trickery that allowed a child actor to be seen as Chip, a teacup. — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026

And Bittner has been delighted to see people increasingly adopting one of the original functions of backyards — to grow food. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 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