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
Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
And Lemisch’s deadpan museum — along with the delighted public response to it — was very much a part of it.
—New York Times, 1 May 2026
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
The entire band delighted fans with a sweet reunion at Coachella 2024.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
By thanking them and seeming to be delighted with their choices.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
And Lemisch’s deadpan museum — along with the delighted public response to it — was very much a part of it.
—New York Times, 1 May 2026
Verb
The names delighted people on social media.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
The entire band delighted fans with a sweet reunion at Coachella 2024.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighted
Adjective
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Carnevali must have been pleased for his friend, Beppe Marotta, the Inter president.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Modlin, the owner of the Virginia manufacturer, is pleased with Washington’s focus on returning manufacturing jobs that have been outsourced to other countries.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Verb
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State court records show Blueprint satisfied the judgment by last April.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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What has followed, a decade plus of stunning hockey played by the most talented hockey player on earth, has satisfied all desires but the most important one.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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College of Business Dean Matt Luth was glad to see the students have something tangible at the end of their group project.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Reeve is glad the team came to Kansas City.—
PJ Green
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Born in 1942, Casado was a teenager when the revolution led by Castro triumphed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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But precisely as its students triumphed, Achievement First retreated from its founding commitments.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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Your mom will be thrilled with a call, a card, flowers, a meal, time with her family.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Parent Efrain Gotay was thrilled with the unexpected scholarship news.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Her return to Chicago was full of love from the Sky faithful — and Reese was thankful for the support.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other fans were simply thankful for the sauce's return.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As my sunken heart leapt up, my limbs warmed with joy and relief.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Doing that song differently suddenly warmed me.—
A.D. Amorosi,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Amid his slow offensive start, Ohtani’s swing has become pull-happy.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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And right now, Vahmistrovs is happy to help in leading the outfield’s resurgence.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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