Simple meaning
What does Delighted mean?
very happy and pleased.
Dictionary definition
Very happy and pleased about something.
Example sentences
Delighted in a sentence
easy
Mia felt delighted before the class game started.
medium
The story character seemed delighted after the surprise news.
hard
Writers use words like delighted to show mood and character changes clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Delighted
thrilledSimilar meaning in many contexts.
pleasedClose meaning with slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
disappointedA helpful opposite in many situations.
sadAnother useful contrast word.
Word family
Delighted word family
Base word
delighted
verb
delights
Makes someone very happy now or often.
adverb
delightedly
In a very pleased way.
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What does delighted mean?
DELIGHTED means very happy and pleased.
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