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delighted Synonyms

Another word for delighted

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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or showing great pleasure, joy, or satisfaction.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
thrilled
overjoyed
elated
ecstatic
Strong
pleased
jubilant
gleeful
euphoric
gratified
glad

Opposites of delighted

The opposite of delighted shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disappointed
dismayed
miserable
displeased
heartbroken
dejected
unhappy
distressed
See all opposites of delighted

• Nearby Words

deliciously
deliciousness
delight
delighted
delightedly
delightful
delightfully

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Delighted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/delighted
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