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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After attention from delighted passengers grew, the possum eventually left the gift shop on its own and wandered into the main terminal, apparently ready to explore new horizons.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Trump delighted in mocking him.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
The audience appeared delighted with Beshear's message.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Jover must have been delighted — not least because, as revealed by The Athletic, his contract includes a bonus clause for such goals.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Trump delighted in mocking him.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
The audience appeared delighted with Beshear's message.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Jover must have been delighted — not least because, as revealed by The Athletic, his contract includes a bonus clause for such goals.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 20 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026.
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