delighted
Meaning
The word "delighted" describes a strong feeling of pleasure and satisfaction, often used to express happiness about a specific event or situation.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "delighted" with "happy," as "delighted" implies a stronger sense of joy.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
opened
the
small
package
and
was
delighted
to
find
a
homemade
scarf
inside
.
She
wrapped
it
around
her
shoulders
and
felt
warm
and
grateful
for
her
friend's
thoughtfulness
.
After
a
quick
cup
of
tea
,
she
decided
to
write
a
thank
-
you
note
while
the
pleasant
surprise
stayed
with
her
.
The
afternoon
was
calm
,
and
she
enjoyed
a
quiet
walk
in
the
park
before
dinner
.
Common Phrases
delighted to hear
delighted by
delighted with
Synonyms
Related Words
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