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adjective

Definition of ticklednext
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight I'm tickled that you like the present so much

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tickled

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verb

past tense of tickle
1
as in stung

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as in titillated

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickled
  1. delighted
  2. bored
  3. glad
  4. amused
  5. satisfied
  6. thankful
  7. happy
  8. entertained
Adjective
  • Of course, ProPublica reporters would be delighted to receive any and all leaks sources can share about the transition.
    Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Despite not initially recognizing them, Oakley soon grew delighted and jumped all over them.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of delighted
Verb
  • Harris’ response was a longwinded tale of her middle-class upbringing, which bored the host, who begged her to get on with it.
    William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2024
  • Harris’ response was a longwinded tale of her middle-class upbringing, which bored the host, who begged her to get on with it.
    William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of bored
Adjective
  • All in all, the Warriors are glad to have their leader back for this game.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • All will be glad when this singularly nasty election is over.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of glad
Verb
  • Still, Kim seemed amused by his label’s popularity in China.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Gallagher, however, was not amused.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of amused
Adjective
  • If engineers understand customer needs and make customers feel understood, then customers are satisfied, even if the solution takes longer than expected.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of satisfied
Adjective
  • Morning Glory: Israel strikes back and the world should be thankful.
    Fox News, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
  • But these days, Franco is thankful for his fall from grace.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of thankful
Adjective
  • From cuddly rodents to happy amphibians to waddling birds, enjoy these delightful animals.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Aaron Cash, one of Quinteros' attorneys, said his client was happy with the judge's decision.
    Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of happy
Verb
  • Levi’s has entertained the idea of selling the brand several times.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • None of the other three women entertained the suggestion.
    Ridah Syed, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of entertained
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