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!

sentence substitute

1. I should be delighted to!

Derived Forms

• deˈlightedly, adverb
• deˈlightedness, noun

Other Words From

• de·lighted·ly adverb
• de·lighted·ness noun
• quasi-de·lighted adjective
• quasi-de·lighted·ly adverb
• unde·lighted adjective
• unde·lighted·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of delighted¹

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

Example Sentences

“So he has a reason for everything,” says a visibly delighted Golijov, who answered Coppola’s call for that scene by writing a shimmering, surging love theme.

From Los Angeles Times

Sony's mascot character delighted fans and critics when it arrived on the back of a Dual Sense controller in September.

From BBC

Nigel Strudwick, current Squire of the Morris Ring, says that the Morris world is changing and that the Morris Ring is "delighted" to see the traditions move forward.

From BBC

In a statement on Tuesday, Lineker said: "I'm delighted to continue my long association with BBC Sport and would like to thank all those who made this happen."

From BBC

The audience at the Saturday matinee audience I attended was filled with young people who seemed delighted by the rambunctious high jinks.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• captivated
• charmed
• ecstatic
• elated
• enchanted
• excited
• jubilant
• overjoyed
• pleased
• thrilled