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
Considerably less chuffed, beginning with Jace’s most frequent scene partner, Baela.
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Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Needless to say, my parents were chuffed.
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Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
The dog was probably chuffed to see so many people cheering.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Both partners looked very chuffed.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
A number of restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland must be feeling pretty chuffed today.
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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).
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The Economist,
20 June 2020
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Needless to say, my parents were chuffed.
—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Gingie is a proper passion project for Lockwood, who was chuffed about the focal point of the open-concept kitchen.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuffed
Adjective
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Adults are just as likely to be delighted, too!
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The Kardashians star drew criticism for wearing the heirloom garment — though Monroe's estate said the Hollywood legend would have been delighted to see Kim in the gown.
Adjective
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Himes was pleased to see the legislation pass after a volatile several months.
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Most of us are really, really pleased to get something.
Adjective
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After a road trip that ended with a disappointing sweep in Detroit, the White Sox are glad to be back home for a division duel against the Cleveland Guardians that kicks off on Monday night.
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Burnham is a proven-glad hander who knows how to charmingly converse with individuals.
Adjective
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The young girl and her father sitting in front of Fabio in section 224 on this day were certainly thankful the trophy made it into the stadium.
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And maybe the secret to a long and happy life is to be thankful.
Adjective
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Sandy is happy with the decision as well.
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The open-air happy-hour atmosphere is laid-back, family-friendly, community-oriented, and tropical while still delivering on quality music.
Adjective
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After the final friendly, when a reporter remarked on the team's fluidity and intensity, Pochettino looked satisfied.
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The piece is currently available in 15 colors and has more than 3,900 five-star reviews from satisfied shoppers.
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“Chuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuffed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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