delighted

1 of 2

adjective

de·​light·​ed di-ˈlī-təd 

dē-

1

obsolete : delightful

2

: highly pleased

was delighted to see her friend

delightedly adverb

delightedness noun

delighted

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of delight entry 2

Synonyms of delighted

Adjective

• pleased
• glad
• thankful
• satisfied
• happy

Examples of delighted in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

The Athletic reported at the time that the Brazilian wanted to stay and that, according to people close to Mourinho, the coach was delighted with his efforts in training. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Bangel fans will be delighted to know both Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz are presenting as well. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

Goggins was joined at the event by his father, mother, three brothers and a sister, grandparents and a cavalcade of friends who were delighted to interact with the team and players throughout the event. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

And fans of the page-turner might be delighted to know that Slaughter serves as the series showrunner. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of delight entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

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