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

“For, while the tale of how we suffer, and how we are delighted, and how we may triumph is never new,” Baldwin wrote, “it always must be heard. There isn’t any other tale to tell, it’s the only light we’ve got in all this darkness.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

"We’re delighted that he’ll lead our coverage of the next World Cup and continue to lead our live coverage of the FA Cup," he said.

From BBC

Related Words

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