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

Leonard, who has played with several talented point guards during a Hall-of-Fame-caliber career, is delighted to have a young playmaker, someone who can feed him the ball, play with pace and create catch-and-shoot opportunities. —Janis Carr, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026

Maliha Rahman, Plantation Dangers of data centers Everyone seems delighted that artificial intelligence (AI) will save time and be a shortcut to knowledge and a solution to complex problems. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026

To my delighted surprise, the grainy image ended up running in the magazine’s table of contents page a couple of months later. —Mark Guiducci, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026

Fritts was delighted with the not-too-hot weather and marveled at seeing the animals in such a peaceful setting. —Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 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