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Delighted

/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ · adjective

Meaning

Greatly pleased..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Greatly pleased.
  2. Filled with wonder and delight.
  3. simple past and past participle of delight

Example Sentences

Number forty-seven said to number three: / You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see. / I sure would be delighted with your company. / Come on and do the jailhouse rock with me.

Synonyms for delighted

elatedjoyousair-headedblissed outblissfulenraptraptcock-a-hoopdelightedecstaticeuphoricexultantfilled with happinessgiddygladsomegleefulgreatly pleasedjoyfullightheartedorgasmicon cloud nineover the moonoverjoyedthrilledwalking on airenthralledpleasedcaptivatedbeguiledcharmed

Antonyms for delighted

Related Words

enchantedpleasedenthralledcharmedentrancedbeguiledcaptivatedjoyjoyfulrejoicehappinessgladoverjoyedecstaticpleasurethrilledpleasinghappyeagerproud

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does delighted mean?

Delighted means Greatly pleased..

What is a synonym for delighted?

Common synonyms include elated, joyous, air-headed, blissed out.

What is the opposite of delighted?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use delighted in a sentence?

Number forty-seven said to number three: / You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see. / I sure would be delighted with your company. / Come on and do the jailhouse rock with me.

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