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
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2026
Belushi, who achieved his goal of finally being on the ‘Tonight Show,’ was delighted.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 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
However, while some would have preferred Bieber deliver a high-budget production, many OG Bieber fans seemed more than delighted about his intimate performance.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2026
Belushi, who achieved his goal of finally being on the ‘Tonight Show,’ was delighted.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 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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Carol Quillen, president and chief executive of National Trust for Historic Preservation, whose group sued to challenge the project, said in a statement that the group is pleased with the court’s ruling.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Brubaker was none too pleased and had some words for Wolcott.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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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 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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Amundsen worked with what the ice gave him and triumphed.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 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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Grill until warmed through with char marks, turning once.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Other highlights include a living room warmed by a wood-burning fireplace, a dining space, and an eat-in kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, marble countertops, and Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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Orbán also leaves behind a fiscal mess, which the analyst Dalibor Rohac suggests Orbán might be happy to abandon while plotting his comeback.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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Maria Bear, the founder of The Baer Minimalist, has been happy with her decision to add an insert for knives into her drawers in lieu of keeping a knife block on the counter.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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