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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
The attorney representing Peralta, Robert Zarco, was equally delighted.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Yet there also were visible moments where Gordon’s explosion, the hops that spoiled and delighted us, didn’t look the same.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Customers were intrigued, and then delighted.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
The attorney representing Peralta, Robert Zarco, was equally delighted.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
The Viral Reaction TikTok users were delighted by the clip, with comments including.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Yet there also were visible moments where Gordon’s explosion, the hops that spoiled and delighted us, didn’t look the same.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighted
Adjective
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The charismatic auctioneer was clearly pleased, teasing the eager bidder.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Sturm, who has had no illusions about what his team can and can’t do, is pleased with the way his players are starting to take to his hybrid zone/man system.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This was clearly an audience satisfied with the show, but the reviews were oddly negative.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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Gross satisfied an itch with his move to Dortmund, playing in the Champions League across 66 appearances, which included a goal and 15 assists, but Brighton is his spiritual home.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Dodgers will be glad to get him back at some point next year.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Talking with reporters after the game, Bosa was glad the Bills won, but not so happy about the Chiefs converting a fourth-and-17 play.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In live action, having triumphed with multi-prized intimate cinema, some directors look set to break out of their comfort zone.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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That allowed Adams to bypass the Democratic primary, in which Mamdani triumphed over Cuomo.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Seriously, just thrilled about it—all of us!—
Eddie Small,
New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2026
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If people are thrilled about it, that's news, too.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Vigilante and his family lost everything, but were thankful to still have each other.—
Eric Noll,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dominique was just thankful to have him.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or microwave in short bursts, stirring occasionally.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The air is scented with the aroma of pitch pines warmed by the low sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In January 2025, Lane posted a photo on Instagram of himself hugging Layla and wishing her a happy birthday.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kinnear, though, is happy with the lineup.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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