delighted

[dih-lahy-tid]

adjective

1. highly pleased.

   Synonyms: ecstatic

2. Obsolete.,  delightful.

delighted

/ dɪˈlaɪtɪd /

adjective

1. (often foll by an infinitive) extremely pleased (to do something)

   I'm delighted to hear it!

1. I should be delighted to!

Other Word Forms

• delightedly adverb
• delightedness noun
• quasi-delighted adjective
• quasi-delightedly adverb
• undelighted adjective
• undelightedly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of delighted¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; delight + -ed ²

Example Sentences

On a visit to Shoreditch Park Primary School in Hackney to celebrate the milestone, Sir Sadiq said he was "delighted" the scheme had helped so many families by supporting children's health and easing financial strain.

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Arteta must be delighted to see the levels his players are at, not just in terms of their technical ability but also with their physicality and work-rate.

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Councillor Leigh Frost, leader of Cornwall Council, said he was "delighted" to find a replacement operator so quickly and "even more so to see a Cornish company stepping in".

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And I was delighted when it would appear in pop culture which, once you start paying attention, is with shocking regularity.

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"They were delighted and relieved when they saw it in the shops because it was a long time appearing," said Ms Lewis.

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• elated 
• enchanted 
• excited 
• jubilant 
• overjoyed 
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• thrilled