as in pleased
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
we're delighted to meet you finally!
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as in joyed
to feel or express joy or triumph
I delighted at the sight of my old schoolyard tormentor standing behind the fast-food counter, asking customers if they wanted fries
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as in satisfied
to give satisfaction to
the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words
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Recent Examples of delighted
Tabitha Britt, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Throughout the semester, Adams delighted in telling political stories while keeping us guessing about his own pedigree.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
In Schitt's Creek, O'Hara delighted audiences as the quirky and unique Moira Rose, who lived alongside her husband and two kids in the Rosebud Motel after their family lost their house.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
So when the actress reunited with costars Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy to film the sequel, Hocus Pocus 2, her twins were delighted.
—Tabitha Britt, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Throughout the semester, Adams delighted in telling political stories while keeping us guessing about his own pedigree.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Rondo Community Double Dutch jump rope team performed at halftime of Friday’s Como Park High girls basketball game, featuring a 4-year old member who delighted a near-capacity crowd.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
In Schitt's Creek, O'Hara delighted audiences as the quirky and unique Moira Rose, who lived alongside her husband and two kids in the Rosebud Motel after their family lost their house.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighted
Adjective
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At this point, the Heat would be pleased to come out of the trade deadline with a single All Star caliber player.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Penguins looked like a team that was rather pleased with itself most of the game, attempting to execute near-impossible passes instead of simply going to work against an Ottawa team very much invested in a blue-collar game.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gartside seemed aware of a certain potential for racial condescension in his worship of Franklin and unsure of how to resolve it, struggling to offer an explanation that satisfied him of her role in the cosmology of Cupid and Psyche 85.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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This comes after an unsuccessful attempt by Anderson's attorney to have the judge end her probation early, who argued in November 2025 that the ex-teacher had already satisfied the terms of her probation, WKMG reported.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hornsby is sure glad to have him as a teammate.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Just glad to have this uniform on.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Seattle Seahawks just triumphed over the New England Patriots in the LX Super Bowl, taking home the Lombardi Trophy after a 29-13 victory this past Sunday.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the women’s event, Czech snowboarder Zuzana Maderova triumphed after teammate and two-time Olympic gold medallist Ester Ledecka was knocked out in the quarterfinals.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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We were thrilled to have her friends and even both sets of grandparents to our house in Lakeland for popcorn chicken and Publix subs.—
Josh M. Shepherd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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When the Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention in December, some football fans were undoubtedly thrilled that Kansas City wouldn’t be in the Super Bowl again.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Like any other cancer test—hello there, prostate—the technology leaves us feeling thankful but not exactly thrilled.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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My family personally and my business professionally were forced into bankruptcy and are thankful to be on the other side of it.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fare is served in an intimate space warmed with walnut, pendant lighting and notes of gold in an Asian-style building.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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For example, the Earth has warmed over the past 250 years, and continues to warm even today.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Indoor and outdoor coastal vibes near San Elijo State Beach, with daily happy-hour deals, are found at Waverly in Cardiff.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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And nowhere is a happier hunting-ground for hikers than the Sierra de Tramuntana.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighted. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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