delighted

adjective

de·​light·​ed di-ˈlī-təd How to pronounce delighted (audio)
dē-
Synonyms of delighted
1
obsolete : delightful
2
: highly pleased
was delighted to see her friend
delightedly adverb
delightedness noun

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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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Adults are just as likely to be delighted, too! — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 23 June 2026 Families rent crab pots and put their catch in plastic buckets held by delighted children. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026 The delighted screams were coming from a man wearing a Mexico soccer jersey in the first row. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 When asked about whether this was a tribute to actress Caitlin Zoz, who plays the character Kathleen Billings on the series, Yost seemed delighted at picking up on that. — Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for delighted

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of delight entry 2

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of delighted was in 1581

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“Delighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delighted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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delighted

adjective
de·​light·​ed
di-ˈlīt-əd
: highly pleased : gratified, joyous
delightedly adverb
delightedness noun

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