Examples of delighted in a Sentence
The children were especially delighted that there were enough cookies for each of them to have two.
We were delighted by the performance.
They are delighted at the prospect of a visit from their grandchildren.
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When asked about whether this was a tribute to actress Caitlin Zoz, who plays the character Kathleen Billings on the series, Yost seemed delighted at picking up on that.
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Alex Zalben,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
Adam Green, a co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, is delighted with Kiros’s win over DeGette, and with the broader successes of insurgent Democrats so far this primary season.
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Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
The delighted screams were coming from a man wearing a Mexico soccer jersey in the first row.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Back in 2023, the Uruguayan Football Association were delighted to secure Bielsa on a three-year contract.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
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Alex Zalben,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
Adam Green, a co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, is delighted with Kiros’s win over DeGette, and with the broader successes of insurgent Democrats so far this primary season.
—
Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
The delighted screams were coming from a man wearing a Mexico soccer jersey in the first row.
—
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Back in 2023, the Uruguayan Football Association were delighted to secure Bielsa on a three-year contract.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for delighted
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delighted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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