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
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The 10-year-old fan inside Freeman was delighted.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
Today, the bay holds some of the richest marine biodiversity on earth, a fact that would have delighted Ricketts and Steinbeck.
—Alexandra Genova, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Andie MacDowell is delighted to greet fans while out and about in New York on April 15.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The 10-year-old fan inside Freeman was delighted.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
The first two seasons of Euphoria delighted fashion fanatics with iconic vintage pieces and other Easter eggs.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
Today, the bay holds some of the richest marine biodiversity on earth, a fact that would have delighted Ricketts and Steinbeck.
—Alexandra Genova, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighted
Adjective
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Customers are pleased with this version, according to Pisciotti.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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That trio meant a lot to TCU, but Dykes was pleased with how a new crop of leaders emerged organically as spring camp progressed.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But those moves have not satisfied those in Israel intent on full occupation of southern Lebanon.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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The president satisfied his own ego, displaying no patience, as other bloodthirsty warlords throughout history.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jaia Peabody is glad to be a part of the mission.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Zdenka Majercak, Emma Everitt, Samantha Walsh and Isabella Lisenko led the defense in front of Yerkes, who Oak Forest coach Mike DaLuga is sure glad to have in the net.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Sixers have not beaten the Celtics in a postseason series since the 1982 Eastern Conference finals, when a team headlined by Julius Erving triumphed in seven over Larry Bird, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale and Co.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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The eight inductees triumphed from the pool of 17 hopefuls trying to earn a spot, with one of them, Collins, now joining the exclusive Rock Hall Two-Timers Club due to his previous induction for Genesis.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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When Gould awoke, she was thrilled to see her husband and newborn son.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Pope Leo’s words thrilled me as an American but especially as a Catholic.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have three generations of family to be thankful for.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Carbery hopes that Ovechkin will add to his lofty goal total in 2026-27, but regardless, the coach is thankful to have been associated with The Great 8.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the Dodgers bundled up, fought off the chill by scoring runs in each of the first five innings and warmed their hands over a 7-1 defeat of the Colorado Rockies.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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The township's resolution raises concerns over data centers' potential to produce massive amounts of wastewater, chemical pollution, or water that has been warmed by cooling systems.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alaves are happy to chase their opponents up the pitch, Mallorca are more comfortable sitting back, while Sevilla have adopted a direct approach since Luis Garcia Plaza took over in March.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are happy to greet the public at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney on April 17.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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