as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
I was feeling rather chuffed with myself, having competed in a cricket tournament with some of England's best
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Recent Examples of chuffed
Gingie is a proper passion project for Lockwood, who was chuffed about the focal point of the open-concept kitchen.
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Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
At one point, Jordan is visibly chuffed as those around him start shouting his name.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The dog was probably chuffed to see so many people cheering.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Both partners looked very chuffed.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
A number of restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland must be feeling pretty chuffed today.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024
For most of the past eight weeks, city officials have had reason to feel chuffed, with no new cases involving local transmission (and usually only a handful at most every day elsewhere in China).
—The Economist, 20 June 2020
All were chuffed to participate.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
But over in Milan, fans were pretty chuffed about Icardi's departure.
—SI.com, 2 Sep. 2019
Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
At one point, Jordan is visibly chuffed as those around him start shouting his name.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The dog was probably chuffed to see so many people cheering.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Both partners looked very chuffed.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
A number of restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland must be feeling pretty chuffed today.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024
For most of the past eight weeks, city officials have had reason to feel chuffed, with no new cases involving local transmission (and usually only a handful at most every day elsewhere in China).
—The Economist, 20 June 2020
All were chuffed to participate.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
But over in Milan, fans were pretty chuffed about Icardi's departure.
—SI.com, 2 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuffed
Adjective
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According to a series of popular posts on the store’s r/ALDI subreddit, the brand’s beloved Specialty Selected Croissant Toast is now back in stores—and customers are delighted.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Leonard, who has played with several talented point guards during a Hall-of-Fame-caliber career, is delighted to have a young playmaker, someone who can feed him the ball, play with pace and create catch-and-shoot opportunities.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Kremlin will also be pleased the US has used huge numbers of munitions, notably advanced missiles that Ukraine badly needed.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Some customers rave about the customer service and are pleased with payout amounts after filing claims.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Carolyn and Lauren are only glad Ann couldn’t make it, lest someone start spitting bars.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Spend time with people who seem glad to see you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Like Scheepers, Musu is thankful her boss has been supportive and understanding of her circumstances.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Snell, for his part, is thankful to be throwing again without shoulder pain.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Not everybody is happy about that.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The staff is happy to transport guests around the resort on golf carts whenever possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Testimonials from satisfied patients boast of improved post-op job opportunities and love lives, the idea being that erasing one’s race is a shortcut to equality — as long as the default complexion is white.—
Jen Yamato,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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But not all the states involved are satisfied with this outcome — especially considering that opening statements began last week in New York in a trial for this case that was expected to last several weeks.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Chuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuffed. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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