delighted

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"I am delighted that the different types of analyses we did converged on very similar results, suggesting that language change must be a central component in explaining universals."

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Six were overturned by Major League Baseball’s new ABS challenge system, including back-to-back strike three challenges by Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez that delighted the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"It makes me even more delighted to have a 35-year-old youth as my successor," the outgoing interim prime minister, who hugged Shah after he took the oath, said in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

"We are especially delighted that Her Majesty the Queen, a devoted reader and champion of literature, is at the heart of this celebratory new project."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“Nhamo!” cried Dr. Masuku in a delighted voice.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer