ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Delighted

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Delighted is an adjective meaning Greatly pleased.

Meaning

Greatly pleased.

More Meanings

  1. Filled with wonder and delight.
  2. 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

Depending on context, synonyms include elated, joyous, air-headed, blissful, enrapt, rapt.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include enchanted, pleased, enthralled, charmed, entranced, beguiled.

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