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adjective

di-ˈlī-təd How to pronounce delighted (audio)
Definition of delightednext
as in pleased
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight we're delighted to meet you finally!

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delighted

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verb

past tense of delight
1
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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2
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
Adjective
As much as the couples appreciate the celebrities’ gestures, the stars often seem just as delighted to be included. — Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 The audience was delighted to be coaxed, delighted to hear from Goldberg herself. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Verb
Great novels have delighted everyone except the author’s lightly disguised parents. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 Kate Middleton delighted a dedicated group of polo fans Friday, by making a surprise appearance to support Prince William in a charity match. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for delighted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighted
  1. pleased
  2. triumphed
  3. satisfied
  4. glad
  5. thrilled
  6. thankful
  7. warmed
  8. happy
Adjective
  • Many iTunes users weren’t so pleased, causing the band to issue an apology.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Raiders were pleased with Rogers’ performance and his growth going into Year 2, as Kubiak was impressed with his preparation during the offseason program.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleased
Verb
  • After two jittery routines to start her competition, Claire triumphed with a stick to rocket ahead of Blakely and Carey.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • And in June, when Andy Burnham triumphed in a by-election on his way to becoming prime minister just a month later, he was flanked in victory by a 6-foot furry fox and a man in superhero spandex.
    — Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of triumphed
Verb
  • A day later, the Twins satisfied another need with a trade for starting pitcher Dean Kremer.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The treat filled me up, cooled me down and completely satisfied my sweet tooth.
    — Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfied
Adjective
  • Melody Winston, senior executive of Living Fresh Market in Forest Park, was glad to see some reprieve for her customers — and for her store.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Lee, who also stole a base and made several excellent defensive plays, was glad to still be a Giant following the deadline.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of glad
Verb
  • Jerry and Tally Leonard have thrilled shoppers and open-skate crowds for decades at the Lloyd Center in Portland, Oregon.
    — Casey Parks, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Allie googled her former teacher at home and was thrilled to see her campaign website.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrilled
Adjective
  • The parents are thankful that both the mother and baby are OK.
    — Lesley Marin, CBS News, 29 July 2026
  • The thankful and polite, yet rowdy Post Malone was preceded onstage Wednesday by first opening artist Carter Faith and part-coheadliner, part-opener Jelly Roll .
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of thankful
Verb
  • Boston’s best setup man, Garrett Whitlock, and recent Triple-A callup Seth Martinez both warmed in the visitors’ bullpen before the bottom of the eighth.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Canada has warmed faster than the global average in recent decades, while the amount of land burned by wildfires has increased substantially.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of warmed
Adjective
  • The researchers scanned the brains of eight dogs — six border collies, a labrador and a golden retriever — while showing them images of strangers with either a happy or a neutral expression.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Yet the socialist ideal still beckons – the idea that the state, embodied either in one person or somehow in the masses, can make people richer or happier by controlling the engines of production.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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