as in pleased
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
we're delighted to meet you finally!
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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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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
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas and co-owner David Beckham were both clearly delighted with the news of Messi’s new contract.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 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
Wood appeared genuinely delighted by the scene unfolding around him.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas and co-owner David Beckham were both clearly delighted with the news of Messi’s new contract.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 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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After those negotiations in Lisbon, Berrada headed back to Manchester satisfied an agreement had been verbally struck — a story The Athletic broke via sources in Portugal, with the United CEO learning mid-flight that the news was out.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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None have adequately satisfied the Royals’ needs.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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
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Trump’s aggressive second-term agenda has thrilled his supporters, but Democrats are hoping many voters see it as overreach.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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In Georgia, Mariska Hargitay answers questions about her documentary film, My Mom Jayne, as Tessa Thompson is thrilled to be honored with an award at a screening and award presentation for Hedda.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Finally made it back home from Talladega — a little sore, but feeling better and thankful for all the support.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Others were simply thankful to hear the man was able to avoid a serious allergic reaction before fully understanding his allergy.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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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The Danish drugmaker's unsolicited bid is rarely seen in the industry, and Pfizer certainly wasn't happy about it.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Bertha Coombs,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The hunky leading man was happy to take on the moniker.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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