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
Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
By all accounts, the two-year-old was friendly, social, and thoroughly delighted to be surrounded by so many new people.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
This is the third visit to San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House for the Woodward Center’s PET Program, which delighted families last fall with a Halloween visit, including therapy pets in costumes manning special treat stations.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
When the final scores came in, Liu didn’t exclaim in her own victory but leapt to embrace Ami Nakai of Japan, who was delighted to earn bronze.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
By all accounts, the two-year-old was friendly, social, and thoroughly delighted to be surrounded by so many new people.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Trump has turned heads with eye-popping looks since reentering the White House in January 2025, which both delighted her fans and frustrated detractors.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
This is the third visit to San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House for the Woodward Center’s PET Program, which delighted families last fall with a Halloween visit, including therapy pets in costumes manning special treat stations.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighted
Adjective
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For the tenth year in a row, Literary Hub is pleased to announce the opening of the , which awards $1,000 to an American woman, aged 30 or younger, to acknowledge an outstanding book collection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Though Jawscritters notes there is likely still some room for improvement in the design, the aquarium caretaker seems pleased with Moses’s newfound mobility.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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To her, Dorr’s presentation satisfied questions of access, freeing the library board to consider capacity.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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The legislation laid out in detail a governance structure that satisfied lenders financing the transaction by giving the borrower, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, control over decision making for three years after the deal closed.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be glad that you are fully employed, because the healthiest situation for you would be to make other living arrangements.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Brenden Aaronson would have been glad of a first assist in 12 appearances, too.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Mubi won Best 360 Campaign for Die My Love, Mark Woollen & Associates took Best Trailer for Weapons, and The Wild triumphed in the Best AV Spot category for Sinners.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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This fixture will bring back special memories of last April when Liverpool triumphed 5-1 to wrap up the Premier League title in style.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The alleged abuse began when Romain was 14 years old and thrilled to be the only freshman member of the school’s varsity water polo team, the suit states.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Gobert was among the most thrilled when news spread of Anderson’s return.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Yet family nurse practitioner Munira Maalimisaq sees reason to be thankful amid the stresses.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Thompson was thankful for the unanimous approval of his request to retire Melissa, according to a March 4 statement.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Reheat slices at 325°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed through.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Simmer until the lentils are warmed through and the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Everyone is friendly and happy to provide information about the property and the surrounding area of Tulum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Suleyman, who is an honor guard commander and commander of the American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association, is happy veterans are appreciated more in light of the 250th celebration.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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