B2adjective 3K

Delighted

UK /["/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/"]/ US /["/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

very pleased

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In simple words: Very happy or pleased.

Examples

• 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

• pleased
• joyful
• content
• elated
• cheerful

Antonyms

• displeased
• unhappy
• dissatisfied

Common mistakes

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