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Definition of delighted

delighted

/dɪˈlaɪ.tɪd/
de · light · ed
Adverb:delightedly
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delighted Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Feeling or showing great pleasure, joy, or satisfaction.

Example

"We were delighted to hear that our research proposal had been approved for funding."

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• Rhymes for delighted

• Nearby Words

deliciously
deliciousness
delight
delighted
delightedly
delightful
delightfully

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the root 'delight', which entered Middle English via Old French 'delitier', from Latin 'delectare' ('to allure, charm, or please'). The spelling with '-gh-' emerged in the 16th century through false analogy with words like 'light'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Delighted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/delighted
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