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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Naturally, Rory McIlroy is delighted with this new milestone in his career.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
President Trump would be delighted if the Arab plan took hold and somehow delivered true peace and prosperity.
—Frank Miele, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Trump's team cares most about the MAGA base, which is beyond delighted with the pace and scope of his move-fast-and-break-things approach.
—Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Oh, and one thing that some people will be delighted about: previously, support for external displays was limited.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
President Trump would be delighted if the Arab plan took hold and somehow delivered true peace and prosperity.
—Frank Miele, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Trump's team cares most about the MAGA base, which is beyond delighted with the pace and scope of his move-fast-and-break-things approach.
—Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Oh, and one thing that some people will be delighted about: previously, support for external displays was limited.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 5 Mar. 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 30 Mar. 2025.
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