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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As a kid growing up in Las Vegas, Cleto Escobedo and his best friend delighted in playing pranks together.
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NPR, 12 Nov. 2025
Doku, who seems like a classic ‘confidence player’, seemed to appreciate it and looked genuinely delighted to be named man of the match, too.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Over in Orange County, Caley is delighted to discover that she’s traded places with Emily Simpson.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The idea, even now, seems surprising in its simplicity, yet genius in its execution — who wouldn’t be delighted to attend a tempura party?
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
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NPR, 12 Nov. 2025
Doku, who seems like a classic ‘confidence player’, seemed to appreciate it and looked genuinely delighted to be named man of the match, too.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Over in Orange County, Caley is delighted to discover that she’s traded places with Emily Simpson.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The idea, even now, seems surprising in its simplicity, yet genius in its execution — who wouldn’t be delighted to attend a tempura party?
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 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 19 Nov. 2025.
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