delighted

/dɪˈlaɪtəd/adjective

Very pleased or happy about something.

Example sentences

“We were delighted to hear that you're getting married.”
“She was delighted with her exam results and called her parents right away.”

The polite superlative of 'pleased' in invitations and replies: 'I would be delighted to attend'.

Synonyms for delighted

thrilled
pleased
overjoyed
glad
elated

Antonyms

disappointed
displeased
upset

Often confused with delighted

delighted vs delightful: delightful (adjective): Very enjoyable, giving pleasure or satisfaction.

Find it in: Positive words.

Related words

gleefulFull of open, excited delight, often at a victory or someone else's misfortune.happyFeeling pleasure and contentment; enjoying a sense of well-being, comfort, or joy.joyfulFull of happiness, or bringing happiness to others.proudFeeling pleased and satisfied because of something you or someone close to you has done.gloomyDark and depressing, or feeling sad and without hope.ashamedFeeling embarrassment or guilt about something one has done or is.