: made very happy : full of great pleasure or satisfaction
I am delighted [=very pleased] to meet you.
the delighted [=joyful] expression on his face
The children were especially delighted that there were enough cookies for each of them to have two.
She's delighted with her new job. [=she likes her new job very much]
We were delighted by the performance.
They are delighted at the prospect of a visit from their grandchildren.
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/delighted. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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