Feeling or showing great pleasure or happiness.
“We are delighted to inform you that you have been selected for the scholarship.”
“I was delighted to receive your invitation to the community fundraiser.”
This adjective signals a clearly positive tone, often in phrases like 'We are delighted to inform you...' announcing good news such as an acceptance or award. It is a reliable clue for tone questions asking how the writer feels about the situation.
Synonyms: thrilled, pleased, overjoyed