How to Use delighted in a Sentence

delighted

adjective
Definition of delightednext
Synonyms for delightednext
  • They are delighted at the prospect of a visit from their grandchildren.
  • The children were especially delighted that there were enough cookies for each of them to have two.
  • We were delighted by the performance.
  • To this day, Wachs is delighted by the thrill of the find.
    — Kate Dwyer, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Part of the crowd was delighted; the rest wanted to puke.
    — Popular Science, 20 July 2023
  • She was delighted by the prospect of taking her girls there.
    — Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Craighead crossed the room with a delighted smile and open arms.
    — David Montgomery, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2022
  • When Seger gave his dad a shoutout from the stage, John Rutherford said his dad was delighted.
    — Detroit Free Press, 29 May 2024
  • Every parade has an act that draws the eye, that brings a quick smile and a delighted laugh.
    — Bill Glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2021
  • The Trump campaign, for their part, seems delighted with the status quo.
    — Philip Elliott, TIME, 28 June 2024
  • King Charles was said to be delighted that his son stood in for him and represented the U.K. at the event.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
  • We were surprised by some of the cars, impressed by a few, and delighted by a couple.
    — Kevin Smith, Car and Driver, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Adames was delighted to learn that the bell may be traveling, as well.
    — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 May 2022
  • Bob Dohnal, who has hosted the event every year, was delighted to see a strong turnout.
    — Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2022
  • Barker's final strikes on the drums marked the end of the show and praise from a delighted, but drenched audience.
    — Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Back in 2018, when Kane signed his current deal, the club filmed a short video to announce the news to delighted, relieved fans.
    — Rory Smith, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Popular artists of that time delighted in the drink so much that word got out about the cool factor.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Should two or more make it, the agency would be both surprised and delighted.
    — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Dec. 2021
  • The Umbrellas are delighted to see their brother in the flesh again.
    — Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 May 2022
  • Stingray is back — and Cobra Kai fans could not be more delighted.
    — Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2022
  • And this first batch seems to have hooked players and delighted longtime League fans.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Nov. 2021
  • Fans were delighted to see Lisa dolled up for the occasion.
    — Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 17 May 2023
  • Avny joined BlueStem in May 2021 and was delighted with the steps taken to ensure success for new staff.
    — Sheryl Stillman, Wired, 28 Nov. 2021
  • Now Kay is delighted to share the dreamy setting with guests who happily join her and her dog, Boo, on the back porch.
    — Rhonda Reinhart, Country Living, 4 Jan. 2023
  • My friend always responds right away and seems delighted to hear from me.
    — Annie Lane, cleveland, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Their fans were delighted when they got engaged in Aug. 2021.
    — Marissa Charles, Peoplemag, 30 July 2023
  • The royal duo looked delighted to be back at the parade; Kate wore green and both were festooned with sprigs of shamrocks.
    — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2022
  • The French are also delighted to overtake Great Britain in the gold medal table, with nine in total.
    — Larissa Gao, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2024
  • Groening, who fielded upward of a hundred proposals a day from aspiring licensees in the first year of the show, was delighted with the improbably vast amount of Simpsons stuff out there.
    — Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Both actors were delighted about this new milestone and expressed their excitement on social media.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024

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