delighted
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.very happy and pleased about something.
adj.feeling or showing great pleasure or satisfaction. Often used as a predicative adjective followed by a 'to' infinitive or a 'that' clause.
Simple“We were delighted with the results of our hard work.”
In context“The board members were delighted by the unexpected increase in quarterly revenue, which exceeded even their most optimistic projections.”
UsageCommonly followed by the prepositions 'with', 'by', or 'at'.
PitfallI am very delighted with the news. I am absolutely delighted with the news.Delighted is an extreme adjective. Use 'absolutely' or 'really' instead of 'very' to add emphasis.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.the past action of giving someone great pleasure or making them very happy.
v.the past tense of the transitive verb meaning to please someone greatly.
Simple“The magician's clever tricks delighted the children at the party.”
In context“The soloist's masterful interpretation of the concerto delighted the audience, earning her a standing ovation that lasted several minutes.”
UsageAs a verb, it takes a direct object.
SynonymsAntonyms
“Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green said they were "delighted" with the next choice of destination, adding that Burgas would "bring something really special" to the competition.”
“Today, after years of campaigning, I’m delighted to say that we’ve won.”