delighted
adjective
de·light·ed
di-ˈlī-təd 
dē-
1
obsolete
: delightful
2
: highly pleased
was delighted to see her friend
delightedly
adverb
delightedness
noun
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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The Reagans, sentimental to a falt—though also with an eye to American public opinion—were delighted to be royal guests.
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
So, if the economy stinks, why is the stock market so delighted?
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The day after his rescue, Fish and Wildlife returned the raccoon back to a delighted Combs.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The depth and detail in these new audio editions is unparalleled — listeners are going to be delighted.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
So, if the economy stinks, why is the stock market so delighted?
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The day after his rescue, Fish and Wildlife returned the raccoon back to a delighted Combs.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The depth and detail in these new audio editions is unparalleled — listeners are going to be delighted.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
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 19 Sep. 2025.
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