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adjective

as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight I'm tickled that you like the present so much

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verb

past tense of tickle
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as in stung

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as in titillated

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Recent Examples of tickled
Adjective
Hagens was excited about it, but his new coach Marco Sturm might have been even more tickled, having coached Germany in the tournament in the past. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026 That’s why so many of his teammates are so tickled that Larkin is playing such a huge part in this undefeated Olympic run so far for the United States. — Michael Russo, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026 The morning show’s host, Nicole Ryan, seemed tickled about it. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025 Fortunately, Safdie had a little bit of leeway with Blunt, who had long admired his work and was more tickled than confused by the question. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickled
  1. delighted
  2. stung
  3. titillated
  4. pleased
  5. bored
  6. excited
  7. glad
  8. tapped
Adjective
  • So, Galetto was delighted to learn that the first American pope would be speaking live and receiving an award less than two miles from his church, on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday.
    — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • West said Eisner was particularly delighted with the stage trickery that allowed a child actor to be seen as Chip, a teacup.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
Definition of delighted
Verb
  • Democrats are still stung by Rogan’s nearly three-hour Trump interview in the final weeks of the 2024 campaign.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Having dominated most of his players in table tennis over the years, Gadowsky is still stung after meeting his match.
    — John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Definition of stung
Verb
  • The others followed, and the titillated-horrified crowd quietly walked back into the night.
    — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Prepare to be tantalized and titillated at A Cause for Applause, a burlesque show coming to Lot 46 Music Bar in Edgewater on Sunday, March 22.
    — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of titillated
Adjective
  • That’s why Williams’ coach, Stubbs, was so pleased to see Williams do something as simple as take a breath.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Asked about the oversight measure in the budget bills, Cal OES spokesperson Anita Gore said in a statement that the agency was pleased to work with the Legislature to deliver a modern, safe, and reliable Next Generation 911 system.
    — William Melhado July 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of pleased
Verb
  • Perhaps Klassen got bored with his signature style and removed the eyes from the clock and table and boots in this book.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 7 July 2026
  • Barbara Groom was in her late 30s, working as a successful pharmacist and bored out of her mind.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of bored
Verb
  • The Lost Legends series shows that the fundamentals of the franchise are in perfect shape and fans can still be excited by new content.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The chemistry was there, the ideas were fresh, and we got excited again.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • Some people were glad to see the song removed from the Stones’ setlist, while others decried the decision.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
  • They’d be stunned maybe, and shocked at how much rights have been extended to people, and glad about it.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of glad
Verb
  • The survey, conducted by the Institute for Policy Research and Engagement at the University of Oregon for the Oregon Wine Board, tapped 129 producers in its research.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
  • Brandon Hubrins, an administrator in Ellington Public Schools, has been tapped to succeed outgoing principal Pete Wininger at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Definition of tapped

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