delighted
greatly pleased
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,661 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 10,961 times across 173,643 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- greatly pleased
- filled with wonder and delight also: beguiled, captivated, charmed, enthralled, entranced
delighted in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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They explored the first or ground floor, delighted as children playing burglars.
Actions and reactions · Rudyard Kipling · Chapter 1
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So many abominations and such triumphant joy delighted her and carried her out of herself.
The Dream · Émile Zola · Chapter 1
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Piers Otway bent before her with unfeigned reverence; she dazzled him, she delighted and confused his senses.
The Crown of Life · George Gissing · Chapter 1
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When Hans heard this, he was much delighted, and determined to set out immediately for the Golden River.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1
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At Ion Mrs. Elsie Travilla stood at the window of her dressing-room gazing with delighted eyes upon the lovely scene.
Christmas with Grandma Elsie · Martha Finley · Chapter 1