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
James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The late Tom Wolfe, rubbing his hands with glee and spilling lemonade on his white suit, would be delighted that tradition has now taken its revenge on stuffy Bauhaus Europeanism, and maybe rightly so.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Business interests were delighted by the bill’s defeat.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Eight new signings suggest Mikel Arteta will be delighted with Andrea Berta’s first few months in the job.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The late Tom Wolfe, rubbing his hands with glee and spilling lemonade on his white suit, would be delighted that tradition has now taken its revenge on stuffy Bauhaus Europeanism, and maybe rightly so.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Those looking to have the ultimate pampering experience will be delighted by the product’s light, clean scent, reminiscent of a trip to the spa.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Business interests were delighted by the bill’s defeat.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighted
Adjective
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Series creator Lauren Schmidt Hissrich has made numerous changes to the source material, very few of which pleased fans or made much sense.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The wedding guests appeared more than pleased to have puppies around, and everyone got cuddles.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was sentenced to 50 days in jail, which has already been satisfied by time served following his arrest, and five years probation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Packers satisfied a major need by adding an elite pass rusher.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Lee agreed Canto-Osorio did fumble, but was glad to catch a break.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Most pay equity advocates are glad men's earnings have increased, said Katherine Gallagher Robbins, senior research fellow for the National Partnership for Women & Families.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their first book, Manacled, took place in an alternate Harry Potter universe where The Boy Who Lived actually died and evil wizard Voldermort triumphed, according to the Times.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
11 Sep. 2025
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Back in August, Fleetwood triumphed and won the FedExCup after coming close to placing first twice in the past two months.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hilton, meanwhile, was thrilled that several of his former FIU teammates turned out for his Hall of Fame induction ceremony, including quarterback Paul McCall; running back Darian Mallary; and wide receivers Wayne Times and Jason Frierson.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jayson is not entirely thrilled that two of his operatives are dead and their child, Sam, is missing.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Auggie certainly seemed thankful for her plush bed and soft blanket.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Millions of people worldwide have reason to be thankful that Swedish engineer Rune Elmqvist decided not to practice medicine.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Melvin had two relievers ready and warmed but stuck with Verlander.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Add chicken back to sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes until chicken is coated and warmed through.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nadel, who is openly gay, muses on how the deaths of gay men subsidized his easy, happy childhood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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Though Todd and Julie's homecoming was received with overwhelming warmth by the extended Chrisley clan and all their friends, not every member of the core crew is happy with how the pick-up went down.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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