Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For seven decades, the Eurovision Song Contest -- which gathers performers from across Europe and further afield, selected by each country's public broadcasting service -- has delighted and, at times, baffled spectators.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

His daughter, a supporter of Reform UK, turned him on to social media, which he has delighted in using to share old ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

DeepSeek has delighted the Chinese internet ahead of Lunar New Year, the country's biggest holiday.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025

Francine Prose has delighted readers for over two decades with smart, witty novels like “Blue Angel” and The Vixen.”

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

“And the poet who has delighted my own generation,” I inquired.

From The Bridling of Pegasus Prose Papers on Poetry by Austin, Alfred