as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
I'm tickled that you like the present so much
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Recent Examples of tickled
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.
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Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
The morning show’s host, Nicole Ryan, seemed tickled about it.
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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.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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.
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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.
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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.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickled
Adjective
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Adults are just as likely to be delighted, too!
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The Kardashians star drew criticism for wearing the heirloom garment — though Monroe's estate said the Hollywood legend would have been delighted to see Kim in the gown.
Verb
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While the driver was unharmed, per the station, CBS affiliate KFDM-TV in Beaumont said its photographer was stung once while at the scene, according to KBTX.
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Drivers stung by high gas prices have enjoyed some welcome relief over recent weeks, however, even as the impact of the Iran war continues to choke off oil supply.
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The others followed, and the titillated-horrified crowd quietly walked back into the night.
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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.
Adjective
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Himes was pleased to see the legislation pass after a volatile several months.
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Most of us are really, really pleased to get something.
Verb
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In the buildup to Friday’s match, all sorts of American eyes bored in on Pulisic’s injury.
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Buzzard followed along, fascinated by the social experiment though bored by the mathematical content of Equational Theories.
Verb
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Buyers Need To Believe The Future Getting the next buyer excited depends on who that buyer is.
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OutKick when asked what excited him about the job.
Adjective
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After a road trip that ended with a disappointing sweep in Detroit, the White Sox are glad to be back home for a division duel against the Cleveland Guardians that kicks off on Monday night.
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Burnham is a proven-glad hander who knows how to charmingly converse with individuals.
Verb
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The Japanese finally broke through to take the lead as Daizen Maeda tapped home a lovely score in the 59th minute.
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Gervais told the audience in an Q&A following the screening that the show was a continuation of his process and work across The Office, Extras and After Life, transposing his observations of life into drama, and also tapped into his love of animals.
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“Tickled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickled. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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