tickled
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtɪkəɫd// UK //tˈɪkəld// tick·led
adj. very happy or pleased about something. You use this when someone tells you a nice compliment or gives you good news.
adj. extremely pleased, amused, or gratified by a particular event or comment. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be' or 'feel'.
I was tickled to hear that you won the prize.
She was absolutely tickled when her favorite author replied to her message on social media.
The veteran actor was visibly tickled by the standing ovation, having expected a much more reserved reception from the younger audience members.
Usage
Often followed by the infinitive 'to' or the prepositional phrase 'by' to indicate the source of pleasure.