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
ABC News, 15 June 2026
Advocaat seems delighted to be back.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Torres continues to show great flair in writing for Oscar winners, though, with Portman playing a mother delighted by her daughter’s interest in a step-child doll to torment.
—Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
Along the way, the animal attracts plenty of delighted squeals, affectionate greetings and eager requests from passersby for a photo together.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Advocaat seems delighted to be back.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Verb
An early example of internet-viral fame, the then-47-year-old unemployed charity worker from rural Scotland delighted viewers and judges with her powerful, angelic voice and charm.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Torres continues to show great flair in writing for Oscar winners, though, with Portman playing a mother delighted by her daughter’s interest in a step-child doll to torment.
—Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighted
Adjective
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DeLozier was pleased with the surprise message, to say the least.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Krueger couldn’t be more pleased about her trajectory, and gives a hat tip to the late Ann Bishop, among the first female journalists to anchor the evening news in a major market.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Four years ago Saudi Arabia triumphed against Lionel Messi’s Argentina team, which eventually went on to win the tournament in Qatar.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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This time, the Mexican national team triumphed 2-0 before an exuberant crowed at its home stadium.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Green Dot founder Steve Barr stipulated that his group’s schools would be union represented — but that commitment satisfied only a small number of opponents.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Also, glad to know the <3 emoticon lives on with the younger generation!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Jones hit in the cleanup spot Monday and his teammates, including Julio Gutierrez — who has had the hottest bat in the playoffs for the Mustangs — were certainly glad to see him there.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Still, Hockney continued to paint right up through his last days, thrilled with the opportunity to do so.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
12 June 2026
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And while the people in those living rooms may not be thrilled with this year’s Sox, their connection to the team remains sacrosanct regardless of its record.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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When Kelsey bravely asks if there’s any part of her that’s now thankful for Jo-Ellen given this new development, Rulla maintains that Jo-Ellen went about it the wrong way.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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So very thankful that the Lord’s plans always prevail.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Shoppers stepped up their spending in May and surpassed expectations as temperatures warmed and gasoline prices cooled.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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As Skubal warmed in the bullpen, Cleveland fans booed when his name was announced in the pregame lineup ceremony.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The day shift also starts making factory-work jokes, with Rekha playing a perky do-bee who just wants to make the boss happy, and Lily adopting an agitator role, demanding workman’s comp and trying to spark revolt.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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At a waterfront resort, there's always something to keep everyone in the family happy.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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