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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Ismaila Sarr said a prayer as the Palace substitutes and coaching staff rushed on to the pitch, a delighted mob.
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—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Fukuhara feels delighted that her character, Kimiko, played such a large role in the pathway to supervillain Homelander’s death.
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Brown is also delighted by the life lessons the show imparts.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Mattel, which also makes Hot Wheels and Matchbox die cast cars, partners with car makers to showcase their most popular models for collectors and enthusiasts—and delighted children who just like to play with cool cars.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Fukuhara feels delighted that her character, Kimiko, played such a large role in the pathway to supervillain Homelander’s death.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Brown is also delighted by the life lessons the show imparts.
—Amy Amatangelo, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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 31 May. 2026.
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