DELIGHTED (IN) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

delighted (in)

verb

Definition of delighted (in)

past tense of delight (in)

as in enjoyed

to take pleasure in I've been delighting in your company, so I was wondering if we might have another date

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Root actually enjoyed being back in charge at the Oval last month even though he was dealt the toughest of hands having to lead a side against New Zealand that included three Test debutants and two other players with only one appearance each.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The South Florida fruits are mostly enjoyed fresh by home gardeners, but they’ve also been baked into French fries — and even turned into vodka.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of enjoyed

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Cena went a bit too ‘method’ with his heel persona, becoming cold, mean, and detached to the audience that loved him.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Vienna received perfect scores for healthcare and education, and like Copenhagen, is loved for its walkability and reliable, safe public transportation.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Definition of loved

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For the most part, Davis says, fans liked it when it was introduced.

— Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 17 July 2026
A lot of people in the south and southwest suburbs who either liked trains or just wanted to see the Big Boy in action lined streets and fields along the route to see the Union Pacific treasure in action.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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