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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After attention from delighted passengers grew, the possum eventually left the gift shop on its own and wandered into the main terminal, apparently ready to explore new horizons.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump delighted in mocking him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In 2025, target-date funds continued on the track of three trends investors can be relatively pleased about.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Netflix is none too pleased with a claim being made by stand-up comic Mark Normand.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While the Giants struggled in their home opener, many of the fans were just glad to be back at the ballpark to watch their favorite team.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Nova senior Jayla Huntley-Murphy, 18, was glad that all of her classmates can enjoy the prom without having to worry about the cost.—
Alie Skowronski,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dante Sealy put a dangerous corner into the box, then SKC keeper John Pulskamp unconvincingly parried it off the crossbar and down to a thankful Frederick, who cleaned up for an easy one.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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As the community slowly returns to normal, everyone here is thankful that nobody was hurt.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Just happy to keep this thing rolling.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Presumably every San Diego State fan will ace one of these happy tests, too.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But after multiple meetings between Aaron and Apple’s representatives, the company seemed satisfied that, per its guidelines, ICEBlock would not solicit or encourage criminal behavior.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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That being said, there is hope that the production can satiate an audience almost as much as Tony is satisfied by his favorite dark liquor.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Chuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuffed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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