delighted

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adjective

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

delighted

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past tense and past participle of delight entry 2

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Adjective 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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The same musical inflection that voices humiliation in Waller’s song becomes an expression of delighted discovery in the Gershwins’. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Bell’s clients, the insurers, must have been delighted to have such a keen pair of eyes on their side. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026 Grace is delighted and titillated by Todd’s speculation, and in the middle of a G7 Summit preparation meeting with Billie and Gannon, quietly asks Hal if Kate is pregnant. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 The Prince Charles Cinema is the embodiment of that spirit, and through this agreement, Criterion is delighted to continue supporting a vibrant and diverse West End. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for delighted

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Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of delight entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

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 30 Oct. 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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