Slow Days

Feeling delighted

A burst of pleasure at something lovely or unexpected.

Watercolor of an open kitchen window with sheer curtains lifting in the breeze, a jug of wildflowers on the sunlit sill and a wooden table below.

Where it sits on the wheel

Delighted is in the outer ring, under Joyful › Happy.

Open it on the full wheel

A gentle prompt

What delighted you lately? Write about the moment it happened.

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Something to go with it

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Feelings near delighted

  • Happy (one ring in)

    Delighted is a burst of happiness, often at something lovely or unexpected.

  • Cheerful (also under Happy)

    Cheerful can last all day; delighted is a sudden, bigger burst.

  • Glad (also under Happy)

    Glad is quiet and mild; delighted is stronger, and often surprised.

About the feelings wheel

Delighted is one of the 104 words on the Slow Days feelings wheel, and the list of feelings has them all. The wheel isn’t a test or a diagnosis.