How to Use delighted in a Sentence

delighted

adjective
  • 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.
  • Even the kids would be delighted to at least try a bite.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The tired hosts will be delighted.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The people the queen met seemed just as delighted to see her.
    — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 8 July 2021
  • Yet for now, the stars seem delighted to be in the new venture.
    — Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • And Hillis is delighted to be here.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Craighead crossed the room with a delighted smile and open arms.
    — David Montgomery, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2022
  • Which leaves us her pawns, delighted little fools pulled along on a con.
    — Hillary Kelly, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2021
  • Adults are just as likely to be delighted, too!
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 23 June 2026
  • Bong Joon Ho was delighted to see him.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Oh, he would be honored and delighted.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Bradbury was delighted and stopped to talk.
    — Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Both looked delighted to pay tribute to the glittery star of the night.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Adames was delighted to learn that the bell may be traveling, as well.
    — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 May 2022
  • Should two or more make it, the agency would be both surprised and delighted.
    — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Dec. 2021
  • For the next fifty years, females of all ages both delighted and troubled him.
    — Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
  • Brown is also delighted by the life lessons the show imparts.
    — Amy Amatangelo, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
  • Colorado’s top forwards will be delighted to see them on the ice.
    — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • From then on, for the next fifty years, females of all ages both delighted and troubled him.
    — Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
  • Hegedus called his girlfriend, who rushed home and was delighted to be able to use her files again.
    — Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 28 Oct. 2019
  • Madrid were also delighted with him.
    — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Some delighted in explaining the feud to their boyfriends.
    — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Bundy, in his first year with the Angels, ought to be delighted not to have to face them any more.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2020
  • 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
  • Your guests will be delighted to indulge in the light and rich confection.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • No one who watches this in that context will be anything less than delighted.
    — Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • 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

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