Delighted Meaning

/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
B1

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adjGreatly pleased.

"Number forty-seven said to number three: / You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see. / I sure would be delighted with your company. / Come on and do the jailhouse rock with me."— 1957, “Jailhouse Rock”, Elvis Presley (music):

adjFilled with wonder and delight.

verbsimple past and past participle of delight

The very idea of being sent abroad delighted them.
I delighted in going to his farm during the summer vacation.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The parents were all ____ with their son's perfect grades.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The very idea of being sent abroad ____ them.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The parents were all ____ with their son's perfect grades.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The very idea of being sent abroad ____ them.

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