Definition of Delighted

1. Adjective. Greatly pleased.

Similar to: Pleased

2. Adjective. Filled with wonder and delight.
Exact synonyms: Beguiled, Captivated, Charmed, Enthralled, Entranced
Similar to: Enchanted

Definition of Delighted

1. a. Endowed with delight.

Definition of Delighted

1. Adjective. Greatly pleased. ¹

2. Adjective. Filled with wonder and delight. ¹

3. Verb. (past of delight) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Delighted

1. delight [v] - See also: delight

Lexicographical Neighbors of Delighted

deliciating
delicious
deliciously
deliciousness
deliciousnesses
delict
delicts
delictual
deliensite
deligate
deligation
deligations
delight
delight in
delightable
delighted (current term)
delightedly
delightedness
delightednesses
delighter
delighters
delightest
delighteth
delightful
delightfull
delightfuller
delightfully
delightfulness
delighting
delightless

Literary usage of Delighted

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1862)
"PP " delighted : " " MEASURE FOR MEASURE," ACT III. Sc. 1. ... This use of the word seems to justify the interpretation which deems "delighted.spirit" to ..."

2. The Spectator: With Sketches of the Lives of the Authors, an Index, and by Joseph Addison, Richard Steele (1853)
"... mixed with good sense, left me at a loss whether I was more delighted with my friend's wisdom or simplicity; STEELE. R. No. 110. FRIDAY, JULY 6. ..."

3. The Confessions of S. Augustine: Book I-X. by Augustine (1886)
"He used to hate the Greek grammar and language ; but delighted in hit Latin, and the empty tales of the poets. BUT why did I so much hate the Greek, ..."

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