NYT Dictionary

DELIGHTED

/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
AdjectiveVerbde-LIGHT-edde-light-ed · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Greatly pleased.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

elatedjoyousair-headedblissed outblissfulenraptraptcock-a-hoopdelightedecstatic

Antonyms

displeasedisenchant

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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