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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Transplant surgeon and joint team leader Isabel Quiroga said she was "delighted" by Hugo's birth and called it a breakthrough for organ transplantation in the UK.
From BBC
But the former Middlesbrough boss was delighted with a third clean sheet in six games.
From Barron's
But the enchanted grin spreading across Egg’s face reads as delighted, not desperate.
From Salon
According to TMZ, the couple met with the chef following their dinner and were so delighted that they even went back to the kitchen to thank the staff.
From MarketWatch
Red carpets always hold surprises - and we were delighted to spot none other than Paddington Bear.
From BBC
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