B2adjective 3K

Delighted

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/"]/

Meaning of Delighted

very pleased

In simple words: Very happy or pleased.

Delighted in a sentence

• She was delighted to receive the news of her promotion.
• The delighted audience applauded at the end of the performance.
• He felt delighted when he saw his old friend after many years.
• They were delighted with the beautiful decorations for the party.
• The children were delighted to see the fireworks on New Year's Eve.

How to use Delighted

Use 'delighted' to express genuine happiness, often in positive situations. It's more formal than 'happy', so avoid it in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

be + delighted + (with/about) + object

Memory hint

Think of 'delight' as a tasty treat that makes you very happy.

Related words

Collocations with Delighted

• appear
• be
• feel
• highly
• only too
• really
• at
• by
• with

Synonyms for Delighted

• pleased
• joyful
• content
• elated
• cheerful

Opposites of Delighted

• displeased
• unhappy
• dissatisfied

Common mistakes with Delighted

• Using 'delighted' in a sarcastic context.
• Confusing 'delighted' with 'excited'.
• Incorrect preposition use: saying 'delighted for' instead of 'delighted with' or 'about'.

Frequently asked questions about Delighted

What does Delighted mean?

Very happy or pleased.

What is the definition of Delighted?

very pleased

How do you use Delighted in a sentence?

She was delighted to receive the news of her promotion.

Can you give another example of Delighted?

The delighted audience applauded at the end of the performance.

What are synonyms for Delighted?

Common alternatives include pleased, joyful, content, elated, cheerful.

What is the opposite of Delighted?

Opposite meanings include displeased, unhappy, dissatisfied.

What words go with Delighted?

It commonly pairs with appear, be, feel, highly, only too, really, at, by, with.

What are common mistakes when using Delighted?

Using 'delighted' in a sarcastic context. Confusing 'delighted' with 'excited'. Incorrect preposition use: saying 'delighted for' instead of 'delighted with' or 'about'.

How do you pronounce Delighted?

US: /["/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Delighted?

Use 'delighted' to express genuine happiness, often in positive situations. It's more formal than 'happy', so avoid it in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Delighted?

"Delighted" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.