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
Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Magic officials are also delighted to add Bane, who brings a toughness similar to what Banchero, Wagner and Suggs already offer.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Merchandise aficionados will be delighted to know that there will be Disney Starlight merchandise available at Magic Kingdom when the parade starts.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Moore remembers being utterly delighted by that twist.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
But financial analysts on company earnings calls have been delighted.
—Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Magic officials are also delighted to add Bane, who brings a toughness similar to what Banchero, Wagner and Suggs already offer.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Merchandise aficionados will be delighted to know that there will be Disney Starlight merchandise available at Magic Kingdom when the parade starts.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Moore remembers being utterly delighted by that twist.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighted
Adjective
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My guess, therefore, is that Hemsley and the other UnitedHealth executive will end up being glad about their May purchases.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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As a father of two, Johnson was glad to see Tech N9ne leading the lineup, citing the rapper’s wide-ranging appeal.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Very thankful and grateful that no fractures or anything that showed up on any imaging.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Knowing there was a chance his high school career could end with him at home sick, Geary was thankful his teammates came through and gave him another chance to play.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Parents of college students who are home for the holidays are thrilled.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
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That's new, and not everyone is thrilled about it.—
John Tufts,
The Courier-Journal,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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And this is only a glimpse at the markdowns to behold; keeping our shopping bug satisfied until the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially starts.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
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Look for options that are low in carbs, high in fiber, and provide protein or healthy fats to avoid spikes and keep you satisfied.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
19 June 2025
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Shore likes to use Canadian bacon for recipes that call for subtle smoke, where the lean meat is rolled or layered with a richer substance like béchamel or hollandaise and gently warmed.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2024
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Water vapor helps trap heat and could also have warmed the planet.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Giants were happy with the investment after year one of the deal.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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The weather was beautiful, the crowd polite, proud and happy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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