delighted
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- delightedly adverb
- delightedness noun
- quasi-delighted adjective
- quasi-delightedly adverb
- undelighted adjective
- undelightedly adverb
Etymology
Origin of delighted
Example Sentences
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For instance, she said, she made three small baskets for the children of a friend and was delighted when one used her basket to carry flower petals to toss during a wedding.
From Los Angeles Times
On Boxing Day, Sir Keir said he was "delighted" the activist had arrived in the UK and had been "reunited with his loved ones" following his release from an Egyptian jail.
From BBC
"We've been waiting such a long time for Bobby to find a wonderful home and we are so delighted that he finally has."
From BBC
His daughter, a supporter of Reform UK, turned him on to social media, which he has delighted in using to share old ideas.
His arrival was initially welcomed by the prime minister who said he was "delighted" and that his case had been "a top priority for my government".
From BBC
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