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
Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Michtom persisted, ending up, in 1937, with a doll that could drink, sniffle, cry, and pee into a diaper that little girls delighted in changing.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Perry delighted fans with more basketball, but UCLA couldn’t replicate his composure in the extra periods.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
His team-mates were delighted for him, Micky van de Ven pushing him forwards towards the away end to receive their applause.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Michtom persisted, ending up, in 1937, with a doll that could drink, sniffle, cry, and pee into a diaper that little girls delighted in changing.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
One of Hall’s critics, Gwen Grant, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City, said she was delighted by the news on Thursday.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Perry delighted fans with more basketball, but UCLA couldn’t replicate his composure in the extra periods.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighted
Adjective
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Those that fear dust mites and other allergens will be pleased to know this $40 pick from Quince impersonates hotel luxury pillows without the goose down or the price point.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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Coach Kyle Shanahan was among those none too pleased when the NFL repeatedly scheduling the 49ers to play on short rest late last season, including Saturday games against the eventual champion Seahawks in both the regular-season finale and the divisional-round playoffs.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gartside seemed aware of a certain potential for racial condescension in his worship of Franklin and unsure of how to resolve it, struggling to offer an explanation that satisfied him of her role in the cosmology of Cupid and Psyche 85.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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This comes after an unsuccessful attempt by Anderson's attorney to have the judge end her probation early, who argued in November 2025 that the ex-teacher had already satisfied the terms of her probation, WKMG reported.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Food and drink Food is central to the La Sultana experience, and seafood lovers will be glad to hear that oysters are the star dish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bronze medal finisher Laurent Dubreuil, the 33-year-old Canadian sprinter who took third place in the 500m, was glad to make the podium.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the playoffs, SDFC triumphed over Portland Timbers in a first-round, best-of-three series.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Most observers think the Sharafs triumphed over long odds.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Clad in matching black hoodies, sweatpants, and Alexander Wang baseball caps, the Korean American Youth Choir of New York thrilled the crowd with renditions of Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit and Alphaville’s Forever Young; two songs personally selected by Wang.—
Savannah Hanoum,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some customers are thrilled with the results, the wide availability and budget-friendly price point, while others experience mixed quality due to the brand's installation contracting process.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Like any other cancer test—hello there, prostate—the technology leaves us feeling thankful but not exactly thrilled.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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My family personally and my business professionally were forced into bankruptcy and are thankful to be on the other side of it.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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As the climate has warmed, the glacier has retreated and carved off chunks of ice faster than ever before — significantly contributing to sea levels that are rising from Europe to the Pacific Islands, according to NASA.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The news warmed our hearts in the midst of this cold, dark and endless winter.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Indoor and outdoor coastal vibes near San Elijo State Beach, with daily happy-hour deals, are found at Waverly in Cardiff.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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And nowhere is a happier hunting-ground for hikers than the Sierra de Tramuntana.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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