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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
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).
—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
Other BBMAs attendees appeared chuffed to interact with Swift as well.
—Abby Jones, Billboard, 21 May 2018
Norfolk Islanders are proud of their unique culture and the lawn bowlers were chuffed to stand on a podium and watch the raising of their green and white flag that features the Norfolk Pine.
—Fox News, 8 Apr. 2018
Foddy, an unpresuming Australian with a doctorate in moral philosophy who now makes video games that purposely abuse their players, encouraged me not to get too chuffed about my entourage.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2018
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
Other BBMAs attendees appeared chuffed to interact with Swift as well.
—Abby Jones, Billboard, 21 May 2018
Norfolk Islanders are proud of their unique culture and the lawn bowlers were chuffed to stand on a podium and watch the raising of their green and white flag that features the Norfolk Pine.
—Fox News, 8 Apr. 2018
Foddy, an unpresuming Australian with a doctorate in moral philosophy who now makes video games that purposely abuse their players, encouraged me not to get too chuffed about my entourage.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuffed
Adjective
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Since launching her eponymous label in 2017, Mardahl has scooped up a global fan base delighted to sprinkle their homes with wavy dishes and sculptural cups, each fashioned in its own unique, sometimes unpredictable shape.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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In Horizons, the tricksy character is introduced like many of the anime's ghosties before it, causing mayhem aboard the Brave Olivine for an eventually delighted Liko and Roy in episode 30.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, Howard was pleased with the outcome (the Dodgers won 4 games to the Yankees' 1).—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Aaron Rodgers was not pleased with one of his teammates during Thursday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals after the four-time league MVP was brought to the ground by a 300-pound offensive tackle during a touchdown celebration.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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That youthful connection continued through other hosts who took over NBC's Late Night franchise, from the serious silliness of Conan O'Brien to the hard-partying glad-handing of Jimmy Fallon.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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We are blessed in love and life and are so very thankful for our families coming together.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fischer Homes is deeply thankful to all the generous trade partners and sponsors who helped make this home a reality; their contributions brought beauty and quality to every corner.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But those local socios are Perez’s power base, and keeping them happy is a big priority for him.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Its characters were prodigies who had private tutors and went to training camps for programming competitions, though their striving did not add up to a happy life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Even Steve wasn’t fully satisfied by White’s confession.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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When service was friendly, customers were far more satisfied and their orders were more accurate and faster, the study found.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Chuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuffed. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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