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

Families rent crab pots and put their catch in plastic buckets held by delighted children. —Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

Silvetti was delighted to score so quickly after entering the game in the second half after being stuck on the bench due to recent injuries. —Miami Herald, 14 May 2026

Aside from the wrestling, the stunning visuals of Allin throwing Pac into a bunker and Pac tossing Allin off the second deck left fans delighted. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026

Despite the smaller merits caseload, tax law geeks like me have been delighted to see high-profile tax cases reach the Court. —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 9 May 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