delighted

CEFRB1

/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Very pleased and happy.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Filled with wonder and delight.

Examples

  • I delighted in going to his farm during the summer vacation.

  • The very idea of being sent abroad delighted them.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. simple past and past participle of delight

  2. Greatly pleased.

More examples

In context

  • 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.

Synonyms

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