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
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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The man first demonstrates how pressing a particular button on one key will cause a red light to flash and the baby is stunned into delighted silence, to the teary-eyed relief of the mother, and everyone else.
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Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
State’s 6-2, 195-pound guard has played a starring role as the Wolfpack have surprised and delighted fans throughout the ACC and NCAA tournaments.
—Kathryn Sheldon, Sacramento Bee, 31 Mar. 2024
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Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
State’s 6-2, 195-pound guard has played a starring role as the Wolfpack have surprised and delighted fans throughout the ACC and NCAA tournaments.
—Kathryn Sheldon, Sacramento Bee, 31 Mar. 2024
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 3 May. 2024.
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