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UK//aɪ wʊd bi dɪˈlaɪtɪd//US//aɪ wʊd bi dɪˈlaɪtɪd//

Meaning of I would be delighted

An expression of pleasure or happiness about something.

In simple words: I would be very happy.

I would be delighted in a sentence

  • When I heard you were visiting, I thought I would be delighted to see you.
  • If you accept my invitation, I would be delighted to have you at my home.
  • She said, 'I would be delighted to assist you with your project.'

How to use I would be delighted

Use this phrase to express pleasure or happiness about a potential situation. It's formal and polite, suitable for both written and spoken contexts but not in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a delighted person jumping with joy at a good news announcement.

Related words

Collocations with I would be delighted

  • would be happy
  • would be thrilled
  • would be pleased

Synonyms for I would be delighted

  • I would be pleased
  • I would be happy
  • I would be thrilled
  • I would be glad

Common mistakes with I would be delighted

  • Using it in informal settings where simpler phrases would work better.
  • Misplacing the phrase in a sentence, making it unclear.
  • Confusing it with 'I would be happy,' which is less formal.

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Frequently asked questions about I would be delighted

What does I would be delighted mean?

I would be very happy.

What is the definition of I would be delighted?

An expression of pleasure or happiness about something.

How do you use I would be delighted in a sentence?

When I heard you were visiting, I thought I would be delighted to see you.

Can you give another example of I would be delighted?

If you accept my invitation, I would be delighted to have you at my home.

What are synonyms for I would be delighted?

Common alternatives include I would be pleased, I would be happy, I would be thrilled, I would be glad.

What words go with I would be delighted?

It commonly pairs with would be happy, would be thrilled, would be pleased.

What are common mistakes when using I would be delighted?

Using it in informal settings where simpler phrases would work better. Misplacing the phrase in a sentence, making it unclear. Confusing it with 'I would be happy,' which is less formal.

How do you pronounce I would be delighted?

US: //aɪ wʊd bi dɪˈlaɪtɪd//, UK: //aɪ wʊd bi dɪˈlaɪtɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is I would be delighted formal or informal?

"I would be delighted" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use I would be delighted?

Use this phrase to express pleasure or happiness about a potential situation. It's formal and polite, suitable for both written and spoken contexts but not in casual conversations.