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delighted

[ dih-lahy-tid ]

adjective

  1. highly pleased.

    Synonyms:

  2. Obsolete. delightful.


delighted

/ ɪˈɪɪ /

adjective

  1. often foll by an infinitive extremely pleased (to do something)

    I'm delighted to hear it!

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

sentence substitute

  1. I should be delighted to!
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٱ, adverb
  • ˈٱԱ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·Ļ· adverb
  • ·Ļ·Ա noun
  • ܲȴ-·Ļ adjective
  • quasi-·Ļ· adverb
  • ܲd·Ļ adjective
  • un·Ļ· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of delighted1

First recorded in 1595–1605; delight + -ed 2
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Example Sentences

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Friends of the Earth activist Tony Bosworth said the group was "delighted" by the news.

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The mayor said he was "delighted" the government was looking to review his licencing powers alongside the Greater London Authority.

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"I am delighted other people in my situation are going to have that little bit of extra support."

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She added that BT is "delighted" with tax relief on infrastructure investment in the Spring Statement and UK planning reforms.

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When the Bruins traveled to Honolulu for a tournament later in the month, they played with children living in transitional housing who delighted in the chance to spend time with new college-aged friends.

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