as in pleased
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
we're delighted to meet you finally!
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as in joyed
to feel or express joy or triumph
I delighted at the sight of my old schoolyard tormentor standing behind the fast-food counter, asking customers if they wanted fries
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as in satisfied
to give satisfaction to
the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words
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Recent Examples of delighted
The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
Both Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be delighted that Prince George will follow in his father’s footsteps and attend Eton in September.
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Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
British socialite Gertrude Shilling, the mother and muse of milliner David Shilling, delighted Ascot crowds for decades by wearing her son’s fantastical creations.
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Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Adjective
The image of Brooking’s shot lodged in the stanchion, and Moore’s delighted commentary, have never left me.
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The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
Both Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be delighted that Prince George will follow in his father’s footsteps and attend Eton in September.
—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
Verb
According to Kolvet, the name, which was first suggested by Turning Point field organizers, delighted Kirk.
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Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
British socialite Gertrude Shilling, the mother and muse of milliner David Shilling, delighted Ascot crowds for decades by wearing her son’s fantastical creations.
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Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighted
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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.
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So one of the best teams the World Cup has ever seen left without the trophy and a West German side representing a nation still bearing the scars of the Second World War triumphed.
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The oldest and largest is Aemond’s dragon Vhagar, who has already triumphed over a couple of Team Black’s dragonriders.
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After more than five months of picket lines, the Writers Guild won a contract that satisfied its membership.
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Green Dot founder Steve Barr stipulated that his group’s schools would be union represented — but that commitment satisfied only a small number of opponents.
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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.
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In the outdoor category, we’re thrilled to have found the Signature Design by Ashley Clare View Outdoor Patio Sofa so steeply discounted.
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The Courant has reported some colonists were not exactly thrilled by the notion of severing ties with England and that true believers in independence probably initially were in the minority, as with all revolutions.
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When Kelsey bravely asks if there’s any part of her that’s now thankful for Jo-Ellen given this new development, Rulla maintains that Jo-Ellen went about it the wrong way.
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So very thankful that the Lord’s plans always prevail.
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Milk will need to be warmed first.
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Shoppers stepped up their spending in May and surpassed expectations as temperatures warmed and gasoline prices cooled.
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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.
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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