Delighted

adj, verb

adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of delight form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Greatly pleased.

    "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."

  2. 2
    Filled with wonder and delight.
Adjective
  1. 1
    filled with wonder and delight wordnet
  2. 2
    greatly pleased wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
pleasedair-headedamusedbeguiledberserkblissed out

Example

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"The very idea of being sent abroad delighted them."

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